Kamwendo
Zimbabwe Castle Premier Soccer League side Caps United have hired Malawian Joseph Kamwendo as head of the junior teams on a three-year contract.
The club announced news about the appointment of the former Malawi National Football Team midfielder on Tuesday.
The development means Kamwendo has reunited with the team he played for two decades ago.
In an interview Tuesday, Kamwendo said he felt honoured to return to the club that provided him with a gateway to Europe.
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“I am grateful to the leadership and management of Caps United for their trust in me. It is a huge responsibility for me and I am ready for the job,” Kamwendo said.
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Kamwendo will be responsible for all Caps junior teams and will also sit on the senior team’s bench to help coach Ian Bakala.
The Malawian wrote his own piece of history in Zimbabwe, where he became the first foreigner to win the Soccer Star of the Year award in the 2005-06 season.
In his heydays, the former Mighty Wanderers captain dazzled soccer fans with his skills.
Following his impressive performance in Zimbabwe, he earned a moved to Danish side Nordsjaelland before joining Orlando Pirates in South Africa.
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He later on played for Democratic Republic of Congo side TP Mazembe, Vasco Dama (South Africa) and Desportivo Mulcumana in Mozambique.
His last coaching job was with NBS Bank National First Division side Mchinji Villa after was sacked at TNM Super League side Creck Sporting Club.
He guided Villa to the quarterfinals of the FDH Bank Cup.
Abel Mkandawire has since replaced him as Villa coach.
Sports analyst Parry Chinyama said Kamwendo has a lot of potential as coach.
“Kamwendo left a big mark in Zimbabwe during his playing time. I am not surprised that Caps management has decided to recall him,” Chinyama said.
Caps are fighting relegation as they are on position 14 with 32 points from 29 matches.
