Zesco United Coach George “Chicken” Lwandamina has apologized to Zesco United for his actions, in a matter relating to a video which has been making rounds on Social Media. In the video George allegedly abused [Verbally] match officials that officiated Zesco match against Power Dynamos. The Club confirmed the development through a press Statement dated 30th August 2016, Issued by Club CEO Justin Mumba and Media Officer Katebe Chola Chengo .
The referees through their Chairman DR Kabungo had written to Zesco United to show their discontent with Lwandamina’s behavior.
Here is the Full Press Statement
To : All Media Houses
From : Zesco United Football Club
30th August, 2016
Ref: George Lwandamina
Zesco United regrets the recent wrangles between the head coach George Lwandamina and the referees which was becoming bad and unprofessional.
Yesterday, 29th August, Club Chief Executive Officer Justin Mumba had a meeting with the technical team who were advised to match their behaviour with the status they have in Zambian Football.
Lwandamina apologized for the actions and has since written a letter of apology to the club.
The club takes full responsibility for the behaviour the technical team and referees must feel free to officiate our matches both home and away from this moment be no interference from the bench.
As a club we wish to also register our displeasure that the letter from the Referees Manager was on social media before it got to us. We believe that our Head Coach is also the national team coach and his letter should have been treated with confidentiality.
The club has since proposed to meet with the referee’s Manager and the Head Coach.
The club further regrets the unfortunate incident that happened on the 24th August between Lwandamina and Times of Zambia reporter Samuel Lukhanda reporter.
Zeaco United pleadges to support the media and ensure a conducive working environment for both parties.
Issued by
Justin Mumba (Club CEO)
Katebe Chengo
