As he says Zambian Coaches are qualified
The season is on and so many permutations from different people on how they perceive this season. Bwezani talks to one of the coaches who has been around for some time and currently not attached to learn on how he perceives this season. The name is Justin Chinama and with the mention his name there is a growing rumour that he maybe one of those on the benching team of Mufulira Wanderers …We wait and see.
Read on as the holder of CAF B License talks to Bwezani…….
BM: First things first, some people may not know you. Who is Justin?
Chinama: Justin Chinama is sixth born son of Mr Dominic Chinama a retired Truck Superviser in Zambia Railways.Was born on 22 August,1969 in Kabwe.Did my primary School at Kasamba Primary in Matero before moving to Monze Town Primary from1977 to 1983.I then went to Monze Secondary School from 1984 to 1988.Whilst at School played football for Monze Swallows F.C alongside the likes of Dominic Sikazwe and The Late Alex Musungu just to mention but a few.
After completing School I joined PTC Stars FC in Lusaka where I played alongside the likes of Zeddy Saileti, Maybin Mgaiwa,Gift Kabaso,Bodwin Kanyelele.I later joined GBFC in 1994 and played till early 2000.
BM: Share with us your coaching history in Zambia?
Chinama: I started coaching in 2005- with RIFLEMEN F.C. In 2006 we competed very well almost getting into Super League but missed out on the last fixture when we needed just a point and lost to Nkwazi FC, but we reached Quater final stage in Coca Cola,Mosi, Barclays and finished Runners Up in Army Commanders Trophy.
In 2007-We won the first 4 games and I was voted coach of the Month in division 1 south and was promoted to go to GBFC as Assistant to George Lwandamina
In 2010- I was appointed Assistant to Agrey Chiyangi at the same Team when Chicken left. We won charity shield and Runners Up in Barclays Cup under Chiyangi.
In 2011-Appointed Head Coach GBFC and my task was to save the Team from relegation 4th from the bottom with 9 games to go. I did the unexpected and won 7 games and drew 2 games and finished 4th on the The Table.
In 2013- I was appointed Green Eagles f.c Coach taking over from Chabby Chabala and the task was to take the Team back to Super League of which we won with 77point 10points better than second placed Nakambala
2014-7th position in Super League
2015-8th position in Super League
BM: How do you rate Zambian coaches with the way our football is going? Are our Zambian coaches safe?
Chinama: Zambian Coaches are safe as seen from the appointment of Zambian Coaches to various National Teams
BM: You are free now unattached! What happened?
Chinama: In 2016, I was replaced with Manfred Chabinga when the Team was 10th on the log.
BM: Lets come to the ZSL , how can you describe what you are seeing so far in 2017?
Chinama: 2017 Soccer Season is tough as seen from preseason preps and recruitment of players.No favourite team to win the title and too early to pronounce those to be relegated.
BM: Who is your best coach at the moment in Zambia?
Chinama: Coach George Lwandamina and Wedson Nyirenda are my best so far.
BM: Are we seeing you back soon on the touch line?
Chinama: Yes Bwezani am sure you will see me back soon, we wait and see
BM: Coaches are always the excuse link to the performances! what is it you coaches don’t do right? Are you not qualified?
Chinama: We are qualified no doubt about it.
BM: Your appeal to Excos
Chinama: The Executive committees should be patient with the coaches, there should be time for the coaches to make the team understand the systems .
BM : Your last comments
Chinama: I will soon bounce back .. God’s time is the best and thanks for the opportunity Bwezani and please continue doing the little you do for Zambian football.
*********************
That’s it one of the most qualified coaches in Zambia and hisbtrack records tells it all! Its not for long as he says he will be back on the hot seat of a Club especially nwith the happenings in the League right now.
Soka25east and Bwezani with Zambian Football wish Justin Chinama the very best in his career.
