Gwambina Announce Mwinyi Zahera As Their New Coach

In a shock announcement made out of the blue, Vodacom Premier League newly promoted side Gwambina FC has appointed a new head coach, Mwinyi Zahera.

Gwambina made the announcement on social media confirming that the DR-Congo born trainer has signed a two-year deal.

“We have reached an agreement with Zahera to coach our side in the coming season, he arrives with experience having coach Yanga previously and we wish him well as he takes up the challenge of making sure that we remain in the league,” Gwambina’s statement reads.

Zahera, a former Assistant Coach of the DR Congo national team assumed his reign on Tuesday and expressed his gratitude at the opportunity to coach newly-promoted side.

“I know what it means handling a promoted side in the top tier, the expectations are very high because their main target is to make sure they keep their status first and then start building from there,” Zahera told reporters.

“I will do my best and I know with the support of the management, we will do well and hit the targets they have already set.”

The Mwanza-based club secured its place in the top-tier with two matches remaining in the First Division League (FDL).

The club which was established two years ago and was promoted alongside Ihefu and Dodoma Jiji.