Green Eagles Football Club has announced the appointment of Coach Perry Mutapa as the new Head Coach of the club, taking over from Coach Kebby Hachipuka, who has been redeployed by the Zambia National Service.
Mutapa arrives at Green Eagles with an impressive track record and a wealth of experience in Zambian and regional football.
He is best known for leading NAPSA Stars to victory in the 2022 ABSA Cup, a campaign in which he was voted Coach of the Tournament.
His coaching résumé includes successful stints with top-tier Super League sides such as Forest Rangers, Power Dynamos, and Lusaka Dynamos.
As a former professional player, Mutapa played for South African giants Orlando Pirates and proudly represented Zambia at both U-20 and senior national team levels.
This international experience and football intelligence will undoubtedly be beneficial to Green Eagles.
The Green Eagles Executive Committee expressed full confidence in Mutapa’s leadership.
“Coach Perry Mutapa is a proven winner who brings both the tactical know-how and the motivational power to inspire success.”
The club aims to reclaim its position among the country’s elite and pursue continental football once again.
Mutapa’s immediate mandate is to foster a strong team spirit, enhance the club’s tactical identity, and position Green Eagles as serious contenders in the league.
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FOOTBALL CLUB UNVEILS PERRY MUTAPA AS NEW HEAD COACH.
Choma, Zambia – Green Eagles Football Club is proud to announce the appointment of Coach Perry Mutapa as the new Head Coach of the club, taking over from Coach Kebby Hachipuka, who has been redeployed by the Zambia National Service.
Coach Perry Mutapa arrives at Green Eagles with an impressive track record and a wealth of experience in Zambian and regional football.
He is best known for leading NAPSA Stars to victory in the 2022 ABSA Cup, a campaign in which he was deservedly voted Coach of the Tournament.
His coaching résumé includes successful stints with top-tier Super League sides such as Forest Rangers, Power Dynamos, and Lusaka Dynamos, where he consistently demonstrated his ability to build competitive and disciplined teams.
As a former professional player, Mutapa is no stranger to high-level football. He played for South African giants Orlando Pirates and proudly represented Zambia at both U-20 and senior national team levels, bringing invaluable international experience and football intelligence to the Green Eagles dugout.
Speaking on the appointment, the Green Eagles Executive Committee expressed full confidence in Mutapa’s leadership:
“Coach Perry Mutapa is a proven winner who brings both the tactical know-how and the motivational power to inspire success.
His experience as a player and coach at the highest level is exactly what Green Eagles needs as we aim to reclaim our position among the country’s elite and pursue continental football once again.”
The club also takes this opportunity to sincerely thank Coach Kebby Hachipuka for his dedication, professionalism, and service during his tenure, and wishes him the very best in his new role with the Zambia National Service.
Coach Mutapa takes over at a critical time, with the club focused on rebuilding momentum and achieving consistent performance.
His immediate mandate is to foster a strong team spirit, enhance the club’s tactical identity, and position Green Eagles as serious contenders in the league.
Green Eagles Football Club urges all fans, partners, and stakeholders to rally behind Coach Mutapa and the team as we embark on this exciting new chapter.
Green Eagles Football Club Media
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