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ZAFCA, and Blades mourns the passing of Enos Silwimba 

The Zambian Football Community is in mourning following the saddening passing of former Nchanga Rangers and Konkola Blades coach Enos Silwimba. 

Silwimba died in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8th in Chililabombwe. 

Konkola Blades were quick to offer heartfelt condolences to the family and asked for divine intervention on behalf of the family during these trying times. 

Meanwhile The Zambia Football Association (ZaFCA) has paid tribute to the late Coach Enos Silwimba, hailing him as a tireless advocate for football development in Zambia. 

According to ZaFCA, Coach Silwimba’s legacy will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to promoting the sport, leaving an indelible mark on Zambian football.

Below is the full ZaFCA Press Statement |08/04/2025

The Zambia Football Coaches Association (ZaFCA) is saddened to announce the passing of Coach Enos Silwimba, a respected and beloved figure in Zambian football.

Coach Silwimba has made significant contributions to Zambian football, coaching teams like:

– Konkola Blades FC

– Kitwe United

– Chiwempala FC (Chingola Leopards)

– FQM Mining FC

– Nchanga Rangers FC

His dedication, passion, and expertise have left a lasting impact on the sport.

ZaFCA extends its deepest condolences to Coach Silwimba’s family, friends, and colleagues. May they find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Coach Silwimba’s legacy will be remembered for his tireless efforts to promote football development in Zambia. His passion and commitment to the sport have inspired many, and his memory will live on through the countless individuals he has touched throughout his career.

May Coach Silwimba rest in peace, and may his memory continue to inspire future generations of footballers and coaches in Zambia.

Issue by:

The ZaFCA Team

Aaron Mubanga
Aaron Mubangahttps://zambianfootball.co.zm
Aaron Mubanga Jr is a Zambian copywriter, digital content strategist, and sports communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in media, brand storytelling, and digital audience growth. He is the Editor-in-Chief of ZamFoot, one of Zambia’s leading football platforms, where he has built a digital community reaching more than users. Aaron has worked with brands and organizations including Betway, Cola Holding, the ABSA Cup, and the Football and Allied Workers Union, while also managing the digital presence of prominent sports personalities such as Barbra Banda. An award-winning Sports Writer, Blogger and respected football analyst, he regularly contributes to major television and radio platforms across Zambia and internationally.

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