By Benedict Tembo
Nkwazi Football Club have appointed veteran coach Aggrey Chiyangi as head coach.
The Zambia Police Service sponsored outfit said in a statement today that Chiyangi has signed a two-year contract. The former Chipolopolo care-taker coach who was unveiled today at Police Service headquarters by Inspector General of Police Graphael Musamba.
He joins the Police a week before the start of the 2024 – 2025 MTN Super League season, replaces Dennis Makinka.
Makinka, like his predecessor Oswald Mutapa has trekked to Kitwe for greener pastures.
While Mutapa aka Mourinho joined Power Dynamos as head trainer last season, Makinka has settled at Nkana deputy coach to Ian Bakala.
Chiyangi arrives at Edwin Imboela Stadium, having previously coached Chambishi Nkana FC, Zanaco, Nchanga Rangers, and Green Eagles.
It was at Eagles later where Chiyangi made a name by transforming the Zambia National Service side from mere braidmaids in the league to into a formidable side which played in Africa for three seasons.
Chiyangi also had a stint in Botswana.
Musamba expressed optimism about the appointment of the massively experienced coach.
“Given coach Chiyangi’s vast experience, I am confident the team is in capable hands,” Musamba said.
The IG said the club has high expectations for the team, including winning the league, the ABSA Cup, and competing in continental football.
He also urged the team to uphold high standards of discipline, reflecting the esteemed image of the institution.
Club chairman Bradley Mweene expressed confidence in Chiyangi’s ability to meet expectations, citing his extensive experience in the league. Mweene also challenged Chiyangi to achieve even greater success than the team’s performance last season.
Chiyangi joins a coaching team that includes Keegan Phiri as first assistant, Edward Kangwa as second assistant, Signs Chibanbo as third assistant, and Samuel Ngukube as goalkeeper trainer.
That young goalkeeper Bradley Mweene, the nephew to Kennedy is now club chairman? It pays to have a right name in Zambia.
Musamba has nothing to do. Football is a pastime. Nkhwazi is just for recreational purposes. Do you see Mopani or Kansanshi Mines posing for pictures with Devils or Mighty? They assign such things to recreational officers in their companies. Focus on stopping crime within ZP and outside ZP. Capture JJ.Your lazy force couldnt find the gassers! Such a simple case.
All the best, Aggrey!
One thing I have noticed is that coaches in Zambia don’t protect each other….they fire your colleague and you come rushing to replace him. Because of this ” readiness” by coaches, clubs will continue to fire coaches on flimsy grounds. Some coaches have not performed well because players have ganged up against them.
Clubs should take interest in the players character. Some players just want to disturb the system because they are not getting what they want.
Its actually worse in the leagues abroad which have more money than Africa. Just try to take a look at European and American leagues. Coaches are replaced everyday by their rivals within or across borders.