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Forest set to unveil new coach this week

Zambian Super League side Forest Rangers are expected to unveil a new coach, the ZamFoot Crew understands.

Following the sacking of Tenant Chembo, 16 days ago, the Ndola based have played 4 league matches under caretaker coach Dominic Changwe.

They have drawn twice and suffered two defeats in that period including last weekend’s 3-1 embarrassing defeat to Lusaka Dynamos.

‘Fole Malembe’s winless streak dates back to mid-December last year, as they have gone 7 games without a win.

Zambian legend Francis ‘Mr Reliable’ Kasonde is a physical trainer at Forest Rangers.

While they have are having a deep in form, Forest are just 6 points off continental places on 28 points.

The 2005 Coca Cola Cup Champions contacted are believed to have contacted a number of coaches.

“Financially, they are one of the biggest clubs in the country. A lot of coaches are interested in the job,” a ZamFoot Crew sources revealed from Ndola.

“The sponsors [Zaffico] want the team to return to CAF Champions.

Striker Jonathan Munalula has failed to live up to expectations at Forest. He was highly rated at Zambia Under-20 and helped Zambia to the Cosafa triumph in 2019.

Forest Rangers next five league includes two home ties against Nkwazi and Red Arrows.

They also have tricky fixtures against Kabwe Warriors [away], Chambishi [home] and Indeni [away].

Two seasons, Forest Rangers played in CAF Champions League but lost to 2-0 on aggregate to Gabonese side Bouenguidi.

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