After starring for Zambia at CAN 1992, Mbasela was signed by German second division club 1. FC Union Berlin during the German winter break. His first game for Union Berlin was against FC Hertha 03 Zehlendorf on 10 May 1992 which they won 7 – 0. He made an immediate impact scoring 4 goals in his first 5 matches and stayed at Union for one and half seasons, scoring 17 goals in 44 appearances.