Silver Strikers and FCB Nyasa Bullets have said their new coaches will be at liberty choose their backroom staff.
The Bankers have confirmed the appointment of Peter Mgangira as the head coach, replacing his former boss Peter ‘Mjojo’ Mponda who is set to take over from Zimbabwean Kallisto Pasuwa at Bullets.
The development points to local teams adapting to modern ways of managing clubs.
Silver chief executive officer (CEO) Patrick Chimimba confirmed in an interview yesterday that Mgangira will choose who he wants to work with.
“Silver Strikers FC has given the head coach the liberty to choose his backroom staff,” he said.
Apart from Mgangira, who was Mponda’s first assistant, Silver’s backroom staff has second assistant coach Young Chimodzi Jnr, strikers trainer Zicco Mkanda, data analyst Tawonga Chimodzi, welfare manager Cassim Wasili, team manager Emmanuel Chipatala, team doctor Chikondi Kaminga, physiotherapist Andrew Mtalimanja and kit manager Baby Kamwambi.
On the other hand, Bullets acting CEO Albert Chigoga said: “I suppose that the modern game of football gives coaches an opportunity to bring their own coaching staff.
“While continuity in most cases is ideal, allowing any coach to bring on board his support staff is practically ideal. This has always been the practice at Bullets lately.”
Bullets’ current backroom staff includes assistant coach Michael Ngore, strikers trainer Heston Munthali, physical trainer Fischer Kondowe, team manager James Chilapondwa and Vincent Gona as goalkeepers coach.
Meanwhile, Mgangira said in an interview yesterday that he is ready for his new task.
“I have always been ready, I was just waiting for an opportunity and I feel this is the right time,” he said.
The former Flames, Silver and Jomo Cosmos midfield maestro added: “I know the culture and the club’s demands. I will give it my all for the sake of those who love the team.
“However, this will not be a one-man show, I will need the support from management, fellow technical panel members, supporters and indeed the players. We’ll need to pull in the same direction to achieve results.”
On whether he is under pressure, having taken over the mantle after winning the TNM Super League title, Mgangira said: “Pressure is always there, but remember I was part of the title winning team and I know which buttons to press. That alone gives me extra motivation and the hunger.”
In a confirmation statement released on Saturday, Silver described Mgangira as a dedicated member of the coaching panel and the club’s distinguished former player.
“Mr Mgangira brings unparalleled knowledge of the club’s culture and values. His extensive coaching experience, combined with his qualifications, position him as the ideal candidate to steer the team forward,” reads the statement
“Mr Mgangira has been an integral part of the Silver Strikers technical panel, contributing significantly to the club’s success, including the 2024 TNM Super League championship title.”
