Patrick Phiri’s turbulent three-season stay at Tanzanian club Simba is looking like coming to an end.
Press reports in Tanzania say Phiri is unlikely to be retained after failing to retain the league title he won last season.
This is after surrendering the title in dramatic fashion to archrivals Young Africans on the final day of the season on 46 points.
“Simba are unlikely to seek the services of their Zambia coach Patrick Phiri as a replacement is being searched,” The Guardian of Tanzania reported on Monday.
“One of the former Yanga coach from Serbia is linked to Simba as negotiations are underway behind closed doors.”
Simba under Phiri this season also finished without any cup honors apart from ending the league campaign in second place on the same number of points with Young Africans.
Phiri won the Tanzanian title last year after earlier guiding them from mid-table to second place in 2009.
Phiri has never had an easy stay at Simba and last season made a reluctant return after plans to hire another Serbia coach fell through.
This was Phiri’s second stint at Simba who he guided to the 2004 in his first and brief tenure.
Come back Phiri, You have a home where you belong. Foreigners dont appreciate.Am also planning to return
Great job Phiri. Even a second slot was a great feat. If they think someone else can do a better job, let them try. Your record will stand and they might just regret when they find themselves at number 7 on the log table!
It’s hard for any foreign football coach to work in Tanzania if you loose a game either to Yanga or Simba. Phiri should look elsewhere were his services will be appreciated.
There is time for everything,When the end has come we need to accept it as we accepted the beginning.
No need to blame who.