Zambian giants Zesco United have shown head coach Mumamba Numba the door after being bundled out of the CAF Confederation Cup.Zesco which is home to the Kenyan duo of Vincent Oburu and Ian Otieno suffered an exit at the hands of South African side Royal AM who progressed to the Playoffs after a 1-1 aggregate score line.Wanyama storms MLS semis as Maina assists in BundesligaThe club’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Charles Kalala revealed that Numba was axed and went ahead to thank him for his services rendered to the club since joining back in 2020.“Zesco United Football Club management would like to thank Mumamba Numba for his services in the last two seasons which resulted in the team winning one league title and qualifying for the 2021/22 CAF Champions League and the 2022/23 CAF Confederations competitions respectively,” Kalala said.##NAJAVA_MECA_6724918##The club has also parted ways with first assistant coach Noel Mwandila with the club posting dismal results in the recent past that has seen little success come their way.Kalala added that the club have commenced the search for Numba’s replacement with the reins temporarily left to Alfred Lupiya until a permanent coach is appointed.“The club will immediately begin the recruitment process for a new full-time head coach. In the interim, ZESCO United 2nd assistant coach, Alfred Lupiya will act as head coach,” said Kalala.CAFCL & CAFCC Round up: North African sides dominate as Yanga crash outNumba joined Zesco back in 2020 after signing a 3-year contract which saw him guide the club to a ninth league title in his first season.Zesco were winless in their last four games after registering draws as they currently trail log leaders Red Arrows by eight points in the league.
