Ex-Zambia and Nkana coach Patrick Phiri’s future at Tanzania giants Simba SC is looking uncertain after he failed to return in time for official duties ahead of the 2010/2011 season.
According to Tanzania Daily News, Phiri, who revived Simba this past season and led them to the league title, has failed to report for pre-season training citing personal reasons.
“I have written him a memo to explain why we should not terminate his contract with the club as he seems not serious to honour his obligations,” Simba SC chairman Ismail Rage is quoted by the Daily News.
Rage told daily Times that Phiri had for the second time this year reported late for club duties after missing a crucial Dar-es-Salaam derby against Young Africans in April when he failed to return in time from his holiday in Zambia that Simba lost 3-2.
Phiri’ rejoined Simba last year after earlier leading them to the 2004 league title in his first and brief tenure.
Simba won the 2009/2010 title with a runaway 13-point lead over Young African’s losing just twice all season on their way to lifting their third crown in six years after playing under the constant shadow of their Dar rivals.
KCM Super Division
Week 18
24/07/2010
Nkana 0- Konkola Blades 1(Felix Sunzu Jr 34″)
Zesco United 1(Jackson Mwanza 15″)-Power Dynamos 0
Nchanga Rangers 1 (Moses Mulambi 70″)-Forest Rangers 0
Kabwe Warriors 0-Choma Eagles 0
25/07/2010
Red Arrows 0-Roan United 1(Kelvin Mumba 27″)
Lusaka Dynamos 2(Patson Kaimana 18″, Jeff Kapelebwe 24″)-City of Lusaka 3(Abudi Sakala 51″, Chomba Sikazwe 63″, Newa Mwewa 90″)
Green Buffaloes 1(Reuben Tembo 65″)-Nkwazi 1 (Ronald Simuchebu 65″)
Postponed:
National Assembly-Zanaco
FAZ Division 1
Week 21
South
Livingstone Pirates 0 -Young Green Eagles 0
Kafue Celtic 0-Mazabuka United 0
Nampundwe 0 -Luena Buffaloes 0
TP Rangers 1 -Profund Warriors 2
Riflemen 0 -Lusaka Tigers 0
Lusaka City Council 0 -Paramilitary 1
Kum’mawa v Kalomo Jetters (not played)
Zesco Shockers v Communite (not played)
North
Konkola Mine Police 3 -Mufulira Wanderers 1
Mufulira Blackpool 0 -Muchindu 0
Chambishi 1 -Kitwe United 0
Mining Rangers 2 -Chingola Leopards 1
Mansa Health Stars 1 -Ndola United 1
Indeni 1-Zamtel 0
Chindwin Sentries 0 -Lime Hotspurs 2
Kalulushi Modern Stars 3 -Medical Stars 0
Kalewa v Prison Leopards (Not Played).
Yaba! even Patrick Phiri, I thought Collins Mbesuma was the only one without discipline.
Kalampa! Nkana still live and kicking! Kalampa my team what happened, in your glory days you never used to lose to teams like konkola blades. No matter how sharp those blades where we made them blunt. Kalampa what happened?
What about the league table? It iz not strange for Nkana to be in the last six of the log, so just be courageous, live up to reality and show us the standingz. If Patrick Phiri haz genuine issuez to attend to, the best iz to effectively communicate with hiz employerz.
Looks like indiscipline is a curse in Zambian football – Its either they report late for duty or sign multiple contracts.
kalapa ma kula they just talk too much and violence…lets go zesco lets go congratulation coach fighton simukonda…atleast ba city you made da chilenje a bit happy
This Guy was even our national Team coach when Mbesuma was playing at his pick?seems they are borrowed maners.
Don’t criticise before getting the full story – has the owner of Simba indicted any late behaviour in their run-up to winning the league?? He is simply pre-empting the fall out he is having with PP!!
Im so sure there are issues that have prevented Patrick Phiri from going back Dar-es-Salaam.Moreover,we are told that he informed club Officials that he would report late because he has Family issues,what more does that stupid Tanzanian Chairman of Simba want Phiri to do?.Employment is not slavery,Simba should appreciate PP more,if he ask for permission to stay away for a while,its guieninue,he has always done alot for that club.If they dont want him,Nkana will love to have him back because Patrick Phiri has always been a devil.
like father like son…hahahaha..collins you have a father!!who is ur role model..
Dont worry Patrick, wait for the clowns from Italy to fail and you will have your rightful job back.