FKF Premier League side Ulinzi Stars on Tuesday confirmed the exit of their head coach Bernard Mwalala, penning a message of appreciation for his services, while announcing the appointment of one of his assistants – Vincent Moriero – as the interim head coach.The announcement made by the club via social media, comes after Mozzart Sport on Monday evening reported that Mwalala, 37, had tendered his resignation to the club, and that both parties reached an agreement to part ways amicably.##NAJAVA_MECA_7365313##Mwalala is set to be unveiled as the new KCB FC manager on Monday.“It is with mixed emotions that we inform you of the resignation of our beloved head coach, Bernard Mwalala,” Ulinzi Stars’ statement read. “He has played an instrumental role in shaping our team, leading us to numerous victories, and fostering a culture of dedication, teamwork, and excellence. “We are deeply grateful for the contributions made by him and the impact he has had on our players, staff, and team as a whole.”
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Having joined the team at the beginning of the 2022-23 season, Mwalala, a former Bandari FC head coach, led Ulinzi Stars to the semifinals of the Mozzart Bet Cup and saw his team finish ninth with 49 points.His status at the club got murkier at the end of the season as he was conspicuously missing from the dugout.The man who stood in his place in those games, will get an opportunity to lead the team on an interim basis – the duration of which wasn’t cleared out by the club.Ndakaini Half Marathon returns after three-year hiatus“Moriero has been an integral part of our team for several seasons and has worked closely with Bernard Mwalala and other several coaches gaining valuable experience and insights into our playing style, strategies, and team dynamics,” the club statement added.Answering an interesting question on how he felt to be the man leading the team in a second leg league fixture against Kenya Police in May, Moriero said; “Being the man to shout instructions to other team members is a different dynamic and tricky too. But you take every challenge as it comes because that’s the only way you’re going to grow. Not only in coaching but in life. I appreciate this opportunity.”Caster Semenya wins discrimination appeal at ECHR but World Athletics say DSD regulations remainYou can be sure the man will take care of business, no matter how long it will take.