Why Lwandamina could return to Zesco

Veteran coach George “Chicken” Lwandamina is expected to return to Zesco United as head coach for a fifth spell.
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‎Unconfirmed media reports this week claim the Ndola club has reached an agreement to re-appoint the 62-year-old, who led Nchanga Rangers to a fifth-place finish in the 2024/25 MTN Super League season.
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‎Football analyst Wami Katanga says Lwandamina’s potential return has sparked debate, but his record at Zesco is undisputed.
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‎Lwandamina won four MTN Super League titles with Zesco in 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.
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‎He also lifted back-to-back ABSA Cup trophies in 2014 and 2019, and guided the club to the CAF Champions League semi-finals in 2016.
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‎Outside Zambia, he won the Tanzanian Premier League with Yanga SC in 2016/17 and has coached Azam FC.
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‎Katanga argues Lwandamina is the right short-term appointment to restore Zesco’s “tactical DNA” — attacking flair, defensive discipline and youth development. He also cites the need for dressing room stability after last season’s disciplinary issues.
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‎“As a coaching instructor, Lwandamina’s other task will be to groom the next generation, with Winston Kalengo and others ready to learn,” Katanga said.
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‎Zesco are yet to officially confirm the appointment.
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‎Zesco endured a tough season, finishing number ten on the 18-team league table with 47 points in 34 matches played.