Fwayo Tembo unveiled as Matero United guest coach

MUKWIMA CHILALA writes AFTER close to a one year hiatus on the Zambian soccer scene, journey man Fwayo Tembo is back, but this time not a player but guest coach of lower division side Matero United. Fwayo was yesterday unveiled and appointed as Lusaka Province Division three side Matero United Guest coach. Lusaka Mayor and Matero United proprietor Miles Sampa announced the appointment and unveiling of Fwayo on his Facebook page. In an intervie with The Sun, Sampa said Fwayo was coming on board because he was an experienced player who would boost the team’s morale. He said ambitious young players can learn lessons from the striker who has faced success and challenges during his career. “He is coming to bring morale to the team. I met the players the other day and their ambition is to play for the national team and for bigger clubs, so he is the right person as he played for bigger clubs locally and abroad like in Israel, Romania. He has been around so his exposed,” Sampa said. “Sometimes you just need these young players to interact with those that have made it, like Fwayo. First is to boast the team’s morale. Secondly to counsel the players and also to speak to them what made him achieve success and also share his short comings. But beyond that, show them some skills on the pitch as well,” he said. In a Facebook post, Sampa said that Tembo would be a guest coach for a one month period as the international striker awaits the return of the Azerbaijan league, where he plies his trade. The Mayor said that the appointment was with immediate effect and made the announcement via Facebook. “This morning we hired Mr Fwayo Tembo on a one month contract as guest Coach for Matero United FC. The contract is worth K5,000 and meant for a win-win situation for both Matero United and Mr Fwayo as he awaits reopening of the league in Azerbaijan Asia where he trades his skills.” Matero United are 15th on the log with 18 points from the 22 games played in the Lusaka province Division One league. The competition has been before halted due to Covid-19 pandemic. The Sun