NAPSA Stars have moved swiftly to overhaul their technical team as part of a strategic effort to turn around their challenging 2025/26 MTN Super League campaign and restore competitive edge.
The club has officially confirmed a restructured coaching setup, with Technical Director Tenant Chilumba stepping up as Head Coach.
He will be supported by First Assistant Coach Zeddy Saileti and Second Assistant Coach Keegan Syabeene, while Philip Banda takes on the role of Goalkeeper Coach.
Chilumba has already assumed duties on the touchline, making his debut in Sunday’s tough 2–0 loss away to Red Arrows a result that underscores the task ahead as the team searches for stability and improved performance.
Announcing the new appointments, Chief Executive Officer Charles Chakatazya expressed strong optimism that the revamped technical bench would provide the direction needed to get the club’s season back on track.
- We are pleased to welcome Coach Tennant Chilumba and his technical team to NAPSA Stars. Their experience, leadership and understanding of the game will be key in restoring stability, strengthening discipline and improving our competitiveness. As a club, we remain focused on raising performance levels and delivering results that reflect the ambition and standards of NAPSA Stars,” Chakatazya said.
The restructuring follows the club’s recent decision to part ways with former Head Coach Sipho Mumbi, his assistant Lawrence Munsha Lubinda, and Goalkeeper Coach Samuel Banda. The Lusaka-based outfit confirmed on Friday that the separation was mutually agreed upon, ending their tenure after a sustained period of underwhelming results.
NAPSA Stars have encountered a demanding campaign, securing only four league victories to date and currently hovering just two points above the relegation zone a position that has prompted decisive action from the club’s leadership.
