Mighty Wanderers Coach Bob Mpinganjira has become the first coach to win the newly introduced coach of the month award.
National Football Coaches Association (NFCA) announced the outcome for the month of May Monday to enable Mpinganjira receive K150,000 and a trophy from sponsors MMM Sports Plus.
Mpinganjira emerged winner after guiding the Nomads to three wins including beating rivals FCB Nyasa Big Bullets 1-0, and drawing once.
He finished ahead of Bullets Peter Mponda whose team won three games and lost once.
Mpinganjira attributed the feat to teamwork and dedication from his technical staff.
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“I might be recognised individually but this accolade is for all my staff members. I dedicate this award to my entire team,” Mpinganjira, who also received K100,000 from Pyramid Construction Company, said.
MMM Sports Plus Commercial Director Alice Munthali said they were thrilled to have rolled out the project.
“Today we are here to crown the most outstanding coach for May and it excites us to be the first wholly owned Malawian company to do that. This is just the beginning for big things to come in as far as football development is concerned in the country,” Munthali said.
Munthali said their partnership with NFCA signifies their commitment towards the growth of football in the country.
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NFCA Chairperson Aubrey Nankhuni hailed MMM Sports Plus as a true sports partner for recognising the role coaches play.
“When we unveiled this partnership in April many doubted us. Many thought it was just a publicity stunt but see us today. This has created competition among coaches hence helping in improving standards of the game,” he said
