ZIMBABWEAN teenager Ethan Kachosa, who signed a professional contract with Sunderland’s development side in England, did not need much time to settle as he scored his first goal for the side on debut in the victory over Everton Under-18s.

Kachosa, who mainly plays at full-back, won a penalty for Sunderland’s opener and then added the team’s fourth in the 4-3 victory.

His father, Henry Kachosa, confirmed he had switched base from Leeds United where he has featured for their Under-23s in the EFL Trophy this season. Kachosa has been a consistent performer at Leeds where he won the Leeds United Academy Players Player of the Year award in 2019.

“Sunderland have signed him on professional contract on Wednesday and scored on his debut on Saturday beating Everton 4-3,” said Henry.

Another new boy Shane Temple scored in the match.

An entertaining affair saw Everton edged out in a seven-goal tussle against Sunderland at USM Finch Farm on Saturday afternoon.

Sean McAllister struck twice for the young Blues while Jenson Metcalfe’s goal gave the hosts hope with 15 minutes to go but Paul Tait’s side just fell short in this Under-18s Premier League (North) encounter.

Sunderland, who were bright throughout the opening exchanges, had their first chance just four minutes in.

A fast break saw Kachosa in on goal, but a fantastic fingertip save by Zan-Luk Leban denied the lively winger.

The visitors continued to press energetically throughout and reaped their rewards when winning a penalty on 17 minutes.

Neat play saw Kachosa cut inside sharply in the penalty area before being tripped, Caden Kelly sending Leban the wrong way from the spot-kick.- The Herald