ZESCO United Football Club have appointed Mwenya Chipepo as the Club’s new Head Coach. Coach Chipepo will be supported by Tenant Chembo, who joins the technical bench as First Assistant Coach.
Mwenya Chipepo brings a wealth of experience and a proven winning record to the ZESCO United FC technical bench. A CAF A Licence holder, Chipepo has coached several top-flight Zambian football clubs, including Power Dynamos, Prison Leopards, Indeni, Forest Rangers and Nkana FC.
His standout accomplishment is a super league champion’s title with Power Dynamos FC where he also gained continental experience in the CAF Champions League. Chipepo’s track record is complemented with a demonstrated ability to turn teams around for noticeable success.
Tenant Chembo returns to ZESCO United FC bringing extensive experience both as a player and coach. Chembo has built a distinguished coaching career with ZESCO United, Mufulira Wanderers, Lumwana Radiants, Forest Rangers, Indeni and Ndola United.
His time at ZESCO United FC includes being part of the technical setup that won the 2016 Barclays Cup (now ABSA Cup) and the 2017 FAZ Super League title, while also gaining valuable CAF Champions League experience.
With his deep understanding of the club, Zambian football and years of experience on the technical bench, Chembo brings continuity, knowledge and leadership to the new ZESCO United FC setup.
The complete technical and support team is as follows:
• Mwenya Chipepo – Head Coach
• Tenant Chembo – First Assistant Coach
• Mwape Mwelwa – Second Assistant Coach
• Winston Kalengo – Physical Trainer
• Kondwani Mtonga – Physical Trainer
• Simon Silwimba – Equipment Manager
• Kabamba Kalande – Team Manager
• Abidan Chansa – Team Doctor
• Stephen Mbewe – Team Clinician
The appointments form part of the Club’s preparations for success going forward, and its commitment to building a strong, professional and competitive technical structure capable of achieving the Club’s objectives.
