The financial woes plaguing most National Super League (NSL) teams have now affected Luanda Villa, as third-tier side Harvest of Hope (HOHA) has lured their head coach Gilbert Selebwa away.Mozzart Sport can confirm that Selebwa will manage his final game for Luanda Villa on Saturday against Fortune Sacco at Mumboha Stadium.On Sunday, he will be on the sidelines as a spectator, watching his new team, HOHA, in an FKF Division One match against Nakuru Bucks##NAJAVA_MECA_8579470##Reports indicate that Selebwa’s departure comes after HOHA bought out his contract from Villa and offered him better terms than the financially struggling NSL side could provide.In a phone interview, HOHA CEO Fred Munuku explained that the decision to part ways with their previous coach, Michael Oboth, and appoint Selebwa aligns with the club’s five-year strategic plan.“We have a five-year plan as a club. By the end of it, we aim to be in the FKF Premier League. However, it became clear that our previous coach was not fully committed to the project, and we had to make a tough decision,” Munuku said.“I admire what Selebwa has achieved with Luanda Villa under challenging circumstances. He has a keen eye for talent development, which fits perfectly with our vision. I assure our fans that he is the right man for the job, and they can look forward to exciting times ahead,” he added.Coach Gilbert Selebwa poses for a photo with HOHA CEO Fred Munuku after sealing a deal for his moveRegarding expectations for promotion this season, Munuku clarified, “No! We are not yet sustainable enough to compete in the NSL. Maybe next season. For now, we need Selebwa to implement a plan and establish a style of play for the boys. Once we have a solid blueprint, we’ll be ready to make the big move.” Selebwa joined Luanda Villa late last season and guided the team to an eighth-place finish in their debut NSL season.Bandari defender on why they are ripe to lift FKF Premier League titleHowever, his tenure was marred by financial difficulties that frequently disrupted the team’s performance.Selebwa also clashed with the club’s management on several occasions in his efforts to advocate for better conditions for players.Despite HOHA confirming the deal, Luanda Villa Chairman Moses Abwenje said, “I haven’t received any official communication about the coach. I’m also hearing about this from Mozzart Sport. But if it happens, I can assure our fans and players that we have the resources to keep the club moving forward.” Charles Okere concerned by Tusker’s joint-worst record in FKF Premier LeagueHOHA currently sits 12th in the 16-team FKF Division One standings, with 13 points from 11 games. The team maintains a perfect home record this season.
