By Chisomo Phiri
Dedza Dynamos FC on December 31,2023 announced the departure of their Head Coach Gilbert Chirwa following the end of his year-long contract with the outfit.
When contacted, Chirwa confirmed of the news to 247 Malawi News saying his contract with the club indeed expired on the above mentioned date.
“It is very true that I signed a 1-year contract with the club and there is no chance of me staying based on the team’s decision,” Chirwa responded.
He indicated that he is leaving the club a happy person as the team finished 7th in the just ended season with 38 points unlike the previous season where the team finished 9th.
“It could have been a different story if the team was relegated by. I am very happy for what I have achieved with Dedza Dynamos so far,” he said.
Chirwa also mentioned the achievement of striker Clement Nyondo who finished the season as the top goal scorer as part of his success as a coach.
He therefore, wished the team well highlighting that it has what it takes to do even better.
On his part,the team’s Administration Officer Guston Kamkosi Banda said they are yet to make a decision on who will replace Gilbert Chirwa as the head coach.
“We are yet to sit down and map the way forward on our next move but that will happen very soon,” Kamkosi Banda said.
He described Gilbert Chirwa as a a good coach who has improved the team but he was quick to say the decision not to renew his contract is based on the team’s plans for next season.
“We wish coach Gilbert Chirwa all the best in his future endeavours and we appreciate the work that he has done with the club,” he explained.
Banda further revealed that so far, the decision that has been taken is for the head coach only but Goalkepeers coach Victor Mphande, assistant coach Sullivan Kandulu and second assistant coach Christopher Zinyongo are still with the club as of now.
Under Gilbert Chirwa, the team also earned a semi-final slot in the FDH Bank Cup.
