Elijah Tana Named Nkana Coach

Nkana have sent head coach Mwenya Chipepo and his assistant Christopher Katongo on forced leave.
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‎Nkana have lost their last three Super League matches.
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‎Club Chief Executive Officer Mwansa Kapyanga announced adjustments within the club’s technical structure on Monday evening.
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‎”Head Coach Mwenya Chipepo and First Assistant Coach Christopher Katongo have been placed on administrative leave with full pay and benefits, pending the conclusion of internal processes,” a statement from the club read.
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‎Nkana are number 12 on the table with 25 points in 22 matches.
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‎”These measures are procedural in nature and are intended to allow the club to address internal matters without disruption.”
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‎Nkana confirmed that Elijah Tana has been appointed Interim Head Coach.
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‎He will be assisted by Josephat Nkhoma as First Assistant Coach and Donashano Malama as Second Assistant Coach. Michael Poto will retain his role as Goalkeeper Coach.
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‎Young Nkana Head Coach Simon Bwalya will take on an additional role as Senior Team Physical Trainer while Kelvin Chabala will head Young Nkana.
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‎Laston Kangwa will continue as Nkana Girls Head Coach, assisted by Esther Mulenga.
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‎“Management believes the changes are necessary at this time and are in the best interests of the club to ensure it remains competitive. The technical bench has been assured of full support,” Kapyanga said.
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