Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Prof joins Chippa United

Former Thanda Royal Zulu head coach, Mlungisi ‘Professor’ Ngubane has left the club to join another First Division outfit - Chippa United. This comes after the coach was redeployed to Thanda’s development programme by the club management after Neil Tovey was appointed as Amabhubesi’s chief mentor earlier this year. According to information received, Ngubane takes over the reins from Mike Lukhubeni after signing a one year contract with United. The coach began his duties at the club last Wednesday. Chippa United has not won a game since the start of the 2011/12 NFD campaign and the management of the club want to see a turnaround under the guidance of the experienced Ngubane. Team Manager, Wanda Mbenguzana said the club would not put the coach under pressure as he was not with the team during the pre-season camps. The players who were signed by the club were not recommended by him, so they will give Ngubane time to build his own team. Meanwhile, former Orlando Pirates striker, Excellent Walaza has been linked to a possible move to Thanda. This was confirmed by the player's representative who admitted that Amabhubesi are keen on Walaza’s services. Walaza spent last season on loan from Orlando Pirates at Vasco da Gama in the PSL, but failed to revive his career after being given limited game time. As a free agent, Walaza is able to sign for the team of his choice without the constraints of the transfer window deadline which was last week Wednesday.

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