By Frank Mojah Dzuwa

Two TNM Super League sides have parted ways with their coaches following underwhelming starts to the 2025 season, triggering a wave of changes in technical panels across the league.

Songwe Border United was the first to act, appointing Christopher Nyambose as head coach. The reshuffle saw former head coach Enock Mhone demoted to the role of first assistant. The decision came after a dismal run of results that sees the team rooted at the bottom of the table with just one point from six matches.

Premier Bet Dedza Dynamos followed suit, parting ways with coach Andrew Bunya after six games. The team registered two wins and four losses under his guidance and currently sits 10th on the log with six points.

Creck Sporting Club also took drastic action, suspending its entire technical panel—head coach Joseph Kamwendo, assistant Abel Mkandawire, and forwards coach Chiukepo Msowoya—following a poor performance as they are in fifteenth position on the table with 4 points from five games.

Sports analyst Kimu Kamau has cautioned clubs against impulsive decisions, urging teams to take a deeper look into systemic issues rather than laying the blame solely on coaches.

“I’m urging teams not to rush into sacking coaches but to take time to investigate why they’re not doing well,” Kamau said. Creck Sporting signed over 10 new players this season. It’s possible the squad hasn’t had enough time to gel. With Dedza Dynamos, they sold some of their best players last season and haven’t replaced them with equally capable talent.”

Another analyst, Roy Banda, echoed similar sentiments, arguing that the recent firings expose poor preseason planning.

“Sacking a coach seems like a knee-jerk reaction,” Banda said. “Look at Songwe Border—they didn’t sign any notable players who could make a difference. It’s no surprise they’re struggling,” he said.