Super League side Nkana FC have confirmed the appointment of Elijah Tana as head coach.
Tana had been acting in the role for three months after replacing Mwenya Chipepo, who was sent on forced leave in the first week of March.
Nkana FC Chief Executive Officer Mwansa Kapyanga said Tana will be assisted by Josphat Nkhoma as first assistant coach and Donashano Malama as second assistant coach.
Michael Poto will continue as goalkeepers’ coach, while Simon Bwalya remains senior team physical trainer.
The appointments were approved by the club’s Executive Committee at its meeting on Friday.
Kapyanga said the appointments followed the club’s assessment of its technical and performance requirements.
“We are confident in the technical team we have assembled and believe they possess the qualities required to drive the club forward and satisfy the club’s sporting and strategic objectives,” Kapyanga said.
“Nkana Football Club wishes the technical bench success as preparations for the forthcoming season continue.
They have our full support as they work towards achieving the club’s objectives,” he added.
Nkana recently announced the departure of Chipepo and his assistant Christopher Katongo.
The 13-time champions finished 13th in the Super League last season with 39 points from 34 matches after spending most of the campaign flirting with relegation.
Nkana recorded nine wins, 12 draws and 13 defeats, scoring 23 goals and conceding 30.
I wish the soccer season in Zambia to end in September rather than May like the Premier League. The temperatures are favourable till end of September
Devil Devil you are just confusing Wusakile. Every three months new coach. Very soon you will fire Tana and then it’s goodbye premier league.
@ Kanjimano
I think the new FAZ has changed the season back to what should suit Zambia better. I think better than imitating the European season.
We should expect next season to start in March 2027
Yes I totally agree with you Mid March is good ..
Is that so? Thank you FAZ for listening to soccer fans. Some of us were 100percent against the neo-colonial alignment to Europe league season. In South America they have many players in Europe but they havent changed their playing season. And we have similar weather.