By Mercy Chewe
Chipolopolo striker Patson Daka was left disappointed when what could have been his debut goal for Leicester City was ruled out for offside in the Europa League 2-2 against Napoli at home.
Daka’s 59th minute goal was cancelled by VAR on his full debut.
He played 71 minutes at King Power Stadium.
“I feel disappointed. It was almost a dream come true for me.I was really out of words, like I was lost in the moment. I was overwhelmed, I was happy,” Daka told the club TV.
“Just immediately when I saw the referee waiting on VAR I just knew that there was little chance for me to get the goal. I didn’t know that I was offside so I was waiting for him (referee) to start the game and I just saw him waiting and I knew that something wasn’t right.”
“I was really disappointed that I didn’t get my first goal for the club,” he said.
Daka said the disallowed goal has motivated him.
“It is a positive thing for me. It was just unfortunate that the goal didn’t count but it gives me a lot of confidence going forward knowing that I still have a lot of opportunities to come. I know where the goal is,” he said.
