FAZ Super League side Red Arrows on Tuesday afternoon announced the hiring of Oswald Mutapa as new club head coach.
The ex-Zambia Under-20 and Nkwazi coach fills the vacancy left by George Lwandamina, whom Arrows fired in January before Zesco United hired him last month.
In a media statement, Arrows revealed that Mutapa will be assisted by Charles Kafula and Songwe Chalwe who remained as caretaker coaches following Lwandamina’s departure.
“Mr. Oswald Mutapa takes over as Head Coach while Charles Kafula and Songwe Chalwe will remain as Club assistant coaches,” the Zambia Air Force club said.
Mutapa bounces back into coaching for the first time since his dismissal as Nkwazi coach on 30th April, 2013.
And Arrows have further named ex-Chipolopolo keeper Kalililo Kakonje as goalkeeper coach.
“We have also introduced a goal keeper coach and former National Team goal keeper Kalililo Kakonje will be in charge of the goalkeepers.”
Arrows begins the 2014 FAZ Super League campaign this Sunday with a Week One encounter against promoted Nakambala Leopards at Nkoloma Stadium in Lusaka.
Congrats Olswald!! Its been long overdue. God Bless.
congrats you surely deserve it
Congrats, bt ges challenge is huge.George is better coach.
@jk. Lets give Oswald a chance. He may not have the percieved pedigree that you seem to associate with George, but he has a fairly good track record when given the right material and resources to work with. George, on the other hand has not left a particularly inspiring record at Arrows: 2011-second, 2012 fourth and 2013 fifth. Yes, he won the barclys cup but that cant be the measure. By the way LT, George was not fired by Arrows, he was put on administrative leave for refusing to play in the Charity Shield semis, against guess who?? Yes, Zesco United!!!
Shortly after this, he walked away to Zesco!! My dear JK, have you ever heard George complain abt being fired by Arrows? No! Why? Coz he was not fired! He left of his own volition!! He refused to play the Charity shield hoping to get…
Man ukose.Si nkwazi iyi.
Dont foget that Nkwazi is your childhood team.