With the 2026 Lithuanian Women's A League season underway and round two taking place this weekend, champions Gintra of Šiauliai announce another signing. African striker Misozi Zulu will wear the yellow and black number-77 shirt, having signed until the end of the 2026 season.
The 31-year-old striker from Zambia's capital, Lusaka, arrives in Lithuania with considerable international experience. She began her career at home before joining TP Mazembe, one of Africa's strongest teams, and later played in Kazakhstan, Turkey and Malta.
M. Zulu is a longstanding Zambia international, having represented her country at every age level from U17 to the senior team. She captained the national side from 2017 to 2019, has played in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations and represented Zambia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the Olympic group stage, Zambia faced eventual champions the United States, losing 0–3.
The newcomer says her move to Šiauliai was motivated not only by sporting goals, but also by the club's European reputation and her desire for a competitive environment.
'I know Gintra are Lithuania's strongest club, with a longstanding winning tradition. The team regularly compete in the UEFA Women's Champions League, offering the chance to play at the highest level and gain international exposure. Personal development matters to me too: I always aim to make the most of my environment, and Gintra provide professional conditions. I hope we will again win titles this season and delight our supporters with victories,' M. Zulu said.
Club Director Mantas Radavičius emphasised that the experienced newcomer will undoubtedly give the team more attacking options.
'Misozi is an experienced, physically strong and quick striker with considerable international experience. She has played in top-level tournaments, so we hope her skills and leadership will help in both domestic and international competition. We want to maintain the highest standards, and adding a player of this profile is an important step in strengthening and broadening the squad,' M. Radavičius said.
M. Zulu could make her debut this weekend. In the A League, the yellow and blacks host last season's runners-up, TransINVEST of Vilnius district, on Sunday at 18:00.
