…as head gaffer Lameck Banda separates from club
By MICHAEL MIYOBA
ZAMBIA’s flag carried in the CAF Confederations Cup FC Muza have mutually separated with head coach Lameck Banda.
The shocking news comes barely two days after the Zambia Football Coaches Association (ZAFCA) elective annual general meeting which ushered in a new executive and guided that All Super League coaches must have a CAF A Licence beginning the 2024/2025 FAZ Super League season.
Banda, who was named as the ZAFCA General Secretary said he agreed to mutualy separate with the Mazabuka-based outfit to focus on improving his coaching credentials.
“I have left, for now I can’t say much but all I can say is that I have left. For now, it’s a matter of thinking about school. Better I go to school,” Banda said.
“At the ZAFCA elective meeting it was resolved that from the 2024 to 2025 season all coaches should have a CAF A Licence that’s for head coaches and personally that is what I’m going for right now,” Banda said in an interview.
Banda led FC Muza to a top-two finish in the FAZ Super League to qualify for the CAF Confederations Cup.
Banda picked notable victories over formidable Super League opponents such as Zesco United, Zanaco FC, Forest Rangers, Nkana and Green Eagles to claim the Confederations Cup lone spot.
He also led Muza to the Absa Cup final where they lost to Forest Rangers in the final which was played at Woodlands Stadium in Lusaka.
Meanwhile, Muza FC has called for calm among players, fans and all its stakeholders following Banda’s departure.
“F.C Muza management has taken note of the news circulating on various social media platforms concerning the future of our head coach Lameck Banda.
“As club management, we would like to urge our players, fans, supporters and stakeholders to remain calm. The club management will issue a comprehensive statement on the matter in due course,” the clubs media team said.
