MHONDORO — Takesure Chiragwi has been appointed interim coach at Ngezi Platinum Stars following the sacking of head coach Rodwell Dhlakama.
Dhlakama was sacked on Wednesday, but the club was diplomatic in a statement saying he is on an indefinite leave.
Chiragwi who was assistant to Dhlakama takes charge of the team as a new substantive coach is being sought.
“We confirm that the Ngezi Platinum Stars Football Club Board has appointed Takesure Chiragwi as the interim Head Coach of Ngezi Platinum Stars FC with immediate effect.
“Before his appointment, Takesure Chiragwi was the First Assistant Coach of the Club.
“Rodwell Dhlakama, the Head Coach, is on a mutually agreed indefinite leave of absence which has given rise to the appointment of Chiragwi.
“We are confident that Takesure is well equipped to lead the team as we resume PSL football action after the AFCON break,” said Ngezi Platinum Stars chief executive Nyasha Kadenge in a statement.
Madamburo as Ngezi are affectionatedly called, will be looking to put their house in order and align with the high standards expected of them.
The team has not yet settled to be associated with the big boys yet but with the new system in place, everything points to a promising rebuilding exercise that may lead to future dominance.
