Super League side Lumwana Radiants have announced the appointment of Zambia U17 National team coach Osward ‘Mourinho’ Mutapa as their new head coach. The North Western Province club confirmed the development in a press release made available to th ZamFoot crew.
Mutapa’s last club gig was with relegated National Assembly at the start of last season but however his contract was not renewed midway and he was later appointed U17 National team coach while George Kapembwa was roped in at Assembly.
Lumwana on the other hand been without a permanent coach since they let go of Zeddy Saileti towards the end of the season after a string of poor results.
Mutapa will have to organise a formidable side and avoid fighting relegation again this season after the club finished 17th last season needing a final match day win to avoid the drop.
“For Immediate Release
Dear All,
Lumwana Radiants Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Osward Mutapa as its Head Coach. Osward has vast experience in managing teams at the highest level in the Zambian Super League. Until recently he was head coach for National Assembly Football Club. Further, he previously coached Lusaka Dynamos FC and Red Arrows FC. He also played for the Zambia National team. Welcoming Osward today at Lumwana grounds, Mavuto Yobe said “on behalf of the Club Chairman, we are delighted to have you Osward as our head coach for Lumwana Radiants FC and we look forward to a successful 2019 campaign.
Regards,
Gehane Ntaimo
Publicity Secretary | Lumwana Radiants Football Club.”
