Zambia Super League side Nchanga Rangers has confirmed the appointment of Aggrey Chiyangi as their new head coach.
Chiyangi takes over from Robert Tembo who has since left the club on mutual consent.
The former Zanaco boss has penned a two year deal with Rangers with an option to extend at the end of his Initial deal.
Chiyangi was axed by Green Eagles at the start of the month after being on administrative leave since 5th October.
“Nchanga Rangers Football Club seeks to inform its supporters, soccer fans, the football fraternity and other partners that the Club has appointed Aggrey Chiyangi as the Head Coach to take over from Robert Tembo, who has mutually separated with the Club.
Mr. Chiyangi has signed a two-year Contract with an option to extend at the end of the tenure. Mr Tembo and all his assistants, except Willie Chimpinde, have all separated with Nchanga Rangers FC. Mr Chimpinde has been reassigned to the Young Nchanga Rangers Football Club, where he was seconded to the senior team.”
Chiyangi has been tasked to immediately revive the form and performances of Nchanga Rangers FC team in the 2022/2023 campaign of the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) Super League Season.
Club Vice president Shapi Shachinda believes Chiyangi is the best man to elevate the level of the team.
“Mr Chiyangi does not require any introduction on the Zambia football scene as a former international player and accomplished Coach. We believe his coaching pedigree will take our Club to another level as we continue with our ambition to restore our pride as one of Zambia’s premier and household names,” he said.
“Our focus is to stay in the Super League and begin to compete for trophies in the coming season. The Club’s Executive Committee (ExCo) believes that Coach Chiyangi and his assistants who will be announced in due course, has that competitive edge to achieve the Club’s high ambitions.”
The club has since thanked Robert Tembo and his technical bench for their efforts and work done during their tenure.
“The Nchanga Rangers ExCo appeals to our supporters and fans to provide the necessary support to the new technical bench and the players for them to achieve the Club’s aspirations. The ExCo also pays its gratitude to Coach Robert Tembo and his assistants for the work done at the Club, especially for winning promotion to the Super Division.”
Nchanga Rangers are currently 13th on the log with 21 points from 17 games.
