For all those thinking there will be an air of Pan-African brotherliness on African Freedom Day for Power Dynamos coach Mohamed Fathy on Monday, think again.
The Egyptian born coach has had a dreadful last two months after a flying start that last just two matches of his opening two league games in charge at Power that saw him earn the coach of the month award for March.
After rallying to crush this season league prospects Zanaco and current leaders 2-1 in Week 1 before sweeping aside promoted and winless Nakambala 3-1 away in Week 2, Power have stuttered on a 6-game winless streak with 4 draws and 2 defeats.
However, Power’s 2-1 comeback win over Konkola Blades this past Sunday won Fathy some reprieve.
But coming into this match, Fathy failed to beat Zesco last season in his first and only term at the helm of the Faz Premier Division club Kabwe Warriors and Monday will be a big test to his tenure at Arthur Davies.
A 0-0 draw at Railway Grounds followed by a 3-1 crushing at the Trade Fair Grounds are all Fathy could muster from the bench with Warriors last season in the league.
The pressure is even more on him at Power this time around.
Power have not lost to Zesco since 2007 and recorded back-to-back league wins over the 2008 league champions with 3-1 and 2-1 away and home triumphs over Zesco last season.
25/05/2009
Week 1
City of Lusaka- Chambishi
Week 2
Red Arrows-Lusaka Dynamos
Week 4
Zesco United- Power Dynamos
Okey. from Agipto ka? Alefola bwino ninshi or it is just the love of the sport. Good divelo, though.
If Power loses today, let Pharaoh’s grand child remain in Ndola. Local coaches would have done better. There is no excuse for Power’s poor showing, they have everything at their disposal. Good sponsorship, good players, good playing field, good supporters, bad Egyptian coach, bad Indian Chairman my foot.
#2,If you really understand football,you must know that it’s the players who actually play the game on the pitch.During that time, the Coach and the Chairman have very little influence on the game.
I have had a chance of watching Power and Zanaco when I was back home.Basic things like passing and ball control are very poor.I don’t think you need a coach to teach you that.