MTN Super League side Mufulira Wanderers has appointed Tenant Chilumba as their new head coach. Chilumba has penned a 2 year and eight months deal.
Chilumba will be assisted by 2012 AFCON winner Joseph Musonda. Goalkeeper Coach Charles Kalumba Mpunga continues in his role alongside Physical Trainer Joseph Sitali, who also remain part of the coaching staff.
Chilumba takes over from Charles Kafula who was sacked recently after a string of poor results.
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16th October 2024
Mufulira Wanderers Appoints Tennant Chilumba as Head Coach and Joseph Musonda as Assistant Coach
Mufulira Wanderers Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Tennant Chilumba as the new head coach on a 2-year, 8-month contract. Chilumba brings a wealth of experience, having managed several Zambian football clubs including Kabwe Warriors, NAPSA Stars, Forest Rangers, and Kansanshi Dynamos. He has also coached two Zimbabwean teams, Hwange and Platinum. Until recently, he served as the assistant coach at Zesco United.
Chilumba will be joined by Joseph Musonda, a 2012 AFCON winner, who takes on the role of assistant coach. Musonda has previously been the assistant coach at Nkana Football Club, Prisons Leopards, and most recently at Trident FC.
In a related development, Harrison Tembo has been redeployed as head coach of Young Mufulira Wanderers Football Club.
Additionally, Goalkeeper Coach Charles Kalumba Mpunga continues in his role alongside Physical Trainer Joseph Sitali, who also remains part of the coaching staff.
The Board, Management, and staff extend their best wishes to the new coaches in their respective roles.
Issued by Mufulira Wanderers Football Club Media
