Zambian midfielder of Kharkiv "Metalist 1925" Golden Mafventa explained his decision not to go to the location of his national team for a friendly match against Russia.
Golden Mafventa. Photo — «Metalist 1925»— Golden, you didn't go to the location of your national team for a friendly match against Russia. Why?
— It’s simple. I think I did it for my family — "Metalist 1925". It would be wrong for me to go to the national team that will play against Russia. Russia and Ukraine are not on good terms right now.
— Who made this decision?
— I made this decision myself, after talking with the management of "Metalist 1925".
— And what was the reaction of the Zambian national team?
— They understood everything. I can't go play against Russia, as Ukraine is my family right now.
— What is your opinion on the war of Russia against Ukraine?
— I just wish that this unpredictable conflict would end as soon as possible, and that everything would be fine.
— Were you afraid of the war in Ukraine?
— Yes, to be honest, I was afraid. However, now I am used to this situation and I focus on football.
— What do your relatives say?
— Everything is fine. We communicate almost every day, and I tell them about myself and the situation here.
— How do you feel in Ukraine?
— I feel good.
Dmytro Vienkov
