TP Mazembe interested in Zim coach Norman Mapeza

Democratic Republic of Congo club TP Mazembe are interested in the services of highly rated FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza from Zimbabwe.

LUBUMBASHI – Democratic Republic of Congo club TP Mazembe are interested in the services of highly rated FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza from Zimbabwe according to close reports.

Mapeza who is set to wrap up his third league title with FC Platinum has emerged as a front runner for the Lubumbashi based side who are one of the big teams in African football.

According to a source close to the developments, TP Mazembe regard the Zimbabwean gaffer as a perfect option due to his attractive playing style and astuteness.

“The club are weighing their options with the recruitment of a European coach the top priority but they are also considering the likes of Zimbabwean coach [Norman] Mapeza. They rate him highly for his playing style at AFCON in Cameroon,” the source at TP Mazembe told RosGwen24 News.

The former Chippa United gaffer will fancy his chances of landing the demanding job on the basis of a good record at the Chilli Boys prior to his departure.

Mapeza will however face complications when it comes to continental record which is not impressive for both club and national team competitions.

TP Mazembe are known to be serious contenders when it comes to CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup competitions but have struggled to impose themselves as a formidable side in recent years.

Last season, TP Mazembe failed to qualify for the CAF Champions League group stages after falling on away goals rule to South Africa’s Amazulu.

The five time Caf Champions League winners are looking to put that disappointing outing this season when they face Ugandan champions Vipers SC in the second round of the tournament.

Vipers SC eliminated Central African Republic side Olympique Real de Bangui 4-1 on aggregate in the first round to book a date against Mazembe who got a bye in the first round.

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