Dedza, Karonga to decide on coaches

By Praise Majawa: Goshen City Dedza Dynamos and Karonga United need to make decisions on the futures of their suspended head coaches before the end of the first round as both teams continue to struggle in the FDH Bank Premiership. Dedza Dynamos have confirmed that they will meet on August 2 to decide whether to reinstate or part ways with head coach Alex Ngwira, who is currently on suspension. The club's General Secretary, Mabvuto Mugode, said the decision would be made in the first week of August following the meeting. "Our coach is still on suspension and is receiving his benefits as we wait for the decision. We will meet on August 2 to make a final decision on his future," Mugode said. Ngwira was suspended together with second assistant coach Christopher Zinyongo, strikers' trainer and data analyst Jimmy Zakazaka and goalkeepers' coach Charles Sikwewa. The club subsequently appointed Lazarus 'Deco' Nyemera as interim head coach, with Bruno Luke Milanzie serving as interim assistant coach. Ngwira's suspension followed a poor run of results after he was initially given an ultimatum to win three matches or face the chop. He started the ultimatum with a loss to Masters FC and Blue Eagles before guiding Dedza to a 1-0 victory over Kamuzu Barracks. However, the team's poor form continued after the three-week international break when it suffered a 3-0 defeat to Mafco. Under Nyemera, Dedza have collected four points from three matches, including a 1-1 draw against defending champions Mighty Wanderers and an impressive 3-1 away victory over Karonga United. The team's latest result, however, was a 2-1 home defeat to Chitipa United, leaving them 14th on the table with eight points from 10 matches. Mugode also dismissed reports linking former Creck Sporting Club coach Eliya Kananji with the Dedza job. "We have not contacted him. At the moment, we have an interim technical panel and we will make a decision after our meeting," he said. Meanwhile, Karonga United are also yet to decide the future of suspended head coach Audlow Makonyola after a meeting of the club's top officials. Makonyola was suspended on July 6 over poor performance, with assistant coach Chris Chimkwita taking charge of the team on an interim basis. Karonga General Secretary Ramsey Simwaka said they would meet soon to determine whether Makonyola will return to his position or leave the club. "We will meet soon as top officials to discuss the matter and decide on the way forward regarding the coach," Simwaka said. Since Makonyola's suspension, Karonga have produced mixed results under caretaker coach Chimkwita. They beat Silver Strikers 3-0 in the Airtel Top 8 quarterfinal second leg to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit and progress 3-2 on aggregate. However, they lost to the same opponent a week later in the FDH Bank Premiership, suffering a 4-1 defeat at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe. Overall, Karonga have registered three wins, three draws and six defeats in all competitions this season. The team is 13th on the log table with nine points from 10 matches, while Dedza lie 14th position with eight points.

WIRE — By Praise Majawa: Goshen City Dedza Dynamos and Karonga United need to make decisions on the futures of their suspended head coaches before the end of the first round as both teams continue to struggle in the FDH Bank Premiership. Dedza Dynamos have confirmed that they will meet on August 2 to decide whether to reinstate or part ways with head coach Alex Ngwira, who is currently on suspension. The club's General Secretary, Mabvuto Mugode, said the decision would be made in the first week of August following the meeting. "Our coach is still on suspension and is receiving his benefits as we wait for the decision. We will meet on August 2 to make a final decision on his future," Mugode said. Ngwira was suspended together with second assistant coach Christopher Zinyongo, strikers' trainer and data analyst Jimmy Zakazaka and goalkeepers' coach Charles Sikwewa. The club subsequently appointed Lazarus 'Deco' Nyemera as interim head coach, with Bruno Luke Milanzie serving as interim assistant coach. Ngwira's suspension followed a poor run of results after he was initially given an ultimatum to win three matches or face the chop. He started the ultimatum with a loss to Masters FC and Blue Eagles before guiding Dedza to a 1-0 victory over Kamuzu Barracks. However, the team's poor form continued after the three-week international break when it suffered a 3-0 defeat to Mafco. Under Nyemera, Dedza have collected four points from three matches, including a 1-1 draw against defending champions Mighty Wanderers and an impressive 3-1 away victory over Karonga United. The team's latest result, however, was a 2-1 home defeat to Chitipa United, leaving them 14th on the table with eight points from 10 matches. Mugode also dismissed reports linking former Creck Sporting Club coach Eliya Kananji with the Dedza job. "We have not contacted him. At the moment, we have an interim technical panel and we will make a decision after our meeting," he said. Meanwhile, Karonga United are also yet to decide the future of suspended head coach Audlow Makonyola after a meeting of the club's top officials. Makonyola was suspended on July 6 over poor performance, with assistant coach Chris Chimkwita taking charge of the team on an interim basis. Karonga General Secretary Ramsey Simwaka said they would meet soon to determine whether Makonyola will return to his position or leave the club. "We will meet soon as top officials to discuss the matter and decide on the way forward regarding the coach," Simwaka said. Since Makonyola's suspension, Karonga have produced mixed results under caretaker coach Chimkwita. They beat Silver Strikers 3-0 in the Airtel Top 8 quarterfinal second leg to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit and progress 3-2 on aggregate. However, they lost to the same opponent a week later in the FDH Bank Premiership, suffering a 4-1 defeat at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe. Overall, Karonga have registered three wins, three draws and six defeats in all competitions this season. The team is 13th on the log table with nine points from 10 matches, while Dedza lie 14th position with eight points.

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