Rugby League Prodigy Nsemba Eyes Wembley Glory with Wigan Warriors
As the Wigan Warriors prepare to face off against their local rivals Warrington Wolves in the prestigious Challenge Cup final at Wembley next weekend, 19-year-old Junior Nsemba is set to grace the hallowed turf for the first time in his burgeoning career.
The young back-rower has enjoyed a remarkable rise with his hometown club this season, seizing the opportunity to impress after the long-term injury to experienced campaigner Willie Isa. Nsemba has already made 27 appearances for the Warriors, 11 of which have come in the current campaign.
“Wembley is not a small thing, is it? It’s the first time for me getting there,” the teenager remarked. “Obviously everything I do right now is for my mum and dad. They are a big part of my life, they’ve done a lot for me so I’m just trying to give back to them really.”
Nsemba’s family will be beaming with pride as they watch him take the field, with around 20 of his nearest and dearest having secured tickets for the final. The young prospect acknowledged the significance of the occasion, stating, “They will be very proud, obviously it’s a big achievement for the team and me, so they’ll be happy to see their son walk out there.”
The Wigan starlet has credited experienced teammate Willie Isa as a mentor, both on and off the field. “Covering Willie’s spot is hard, he’s a very good player so he’s teaching me things,” Nsemba explained. “Although he’s injured, I’ll talk to Willie off the field and ask what I could do better and he gives me his advice so I feel like I’m doing a decent job right now to cover his position.”
Nsemba’s ambitions extend beyond the Challenge Cup final, as the 19-year-old harbors dreams of representing England, the country where he was born and raised. “Obviously it would be a big achievement playing for England but I’m just trying to do my job on the pitch right now to show Waney what he is looking for really, so I’m just going to keep trying on the pitch,” he said.
As the rugby league world turns its attention to Wembley next weekend, Junior Nsemba will have the opportunity to showcase his talent on the biggest stage, as he aims to help Wigan Warriors secure a coveted Challenge Cup triumph.
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