BRUISED and battered Super League champions, Big Bullets, who are hunting for a coach following Nsanzurwimo Ramadhan\u2019s departure, have confirmed holding discussions with former Flames coach, Kinnah Phiri and Dedza Young Soccer Stars\u2019 mentor, Millias Jegwe Pofera.<\/p>\n
But the People\u2019s Team insist that as of now, there is nothing concrete. The two coaches have been linked with a possible move to Bullets, but chairperson, Sam Chilunga, insisted that it is too early.<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, I can confirm that I have been talking to Kinnah Phiri. I talked with him on Friday and Saturday. Kinnah is like our father. I called him to console him after learning that he had been fired at Free Sate Stars [in South Africa].I also talked to him on Saturday after I missed his call,\u201d Chilunga explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe talked about several issues to do with the club. As you know, he is our legend. We talked about the team\u2019s performance and commercialisation. He is very much keen to see the club going commercial.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chilunga, however, said there was nothing concrete yet and called for patience among Bullets supporters.<\/p>\n
\u201cKinnah is coming on September 12. Let\u2019s cross the bridge when we get there,\u201d he noted. On Dedza Young Soccer coach, Pofera, Chilunga said he was in touch with the coach, but could not be coaxed to reveal the outcome of the discussions. \u201cJegwe is a very good coach,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is also a good friend. We chat. So, yes, we have been talking.\u201d Asked if Bullets can afford to hire Kinnah and Pofera, Chilunga said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe managed to hire Ramadhan, why should we fail to hire Kinnah or any other local coach? By the way, do you know how much Free State Stars were paying Kinnah? Otherwise, we could be taking about Kinnah being expensive when it\u2019s something that we can afford.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pofera yesterday confirmed the Bullets\u2019 approach, but hastened to note that there was nothing on the table and that he could consider a move depending on an offer.<\/p>\n
When contacted on Friday, Kinnah, while confirming that he was returning home, insisted that he would not rejoin the Bullets.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Bullets has demanded a comprehensive report from the technical committee on the team\u2019s loss to Wanderers in the Carlsberg Cup final.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is so\u00a0 much\u00a0 talk bout the loss to Wanderers. I know people would like to know what happened. But let\u2019s not rush to make decisions,\u201d Chilunga said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut obviously, the coaches have to submit a full and comprehensive report on what exactly happened for the team to lose the game.\u201d Following the departure of Ramadhan, Bullets technical panel comprises Mabvuto Lungu, who is heading to Germany for a course, Lloyd Nkhwazi and Swadick Sanudi with Billy Tewesa as technical director.<\/p>\n
Recent reports suggested that, after failing to coax Elia Kananji from Wanderers, the Bullets executive settled for Nkhwazi as head coach. However, it appears the Carlsberg Cup loss has led to a U-turn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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