Ex-Pirates star Kamwendo lands gig at Zimbabwe’s Caps United

Former Orlando Pirates FC star Joseph Kamwendo has landed a new coaching job in the Zimbabwe Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL).

The former Malawian international confirmed to Pan-Africa Football that he has joined the coaching panel of Caps United, reuniting with the team he played for 20 years ago. He has signed a three-year contract as the club’s head of reserve teams.

The former Flames midfielder said he felt honoured to return to the Castle Lager PSL team.

“It feels great looking at the history that is there so coming for the second time is a great honour,” he said. “I thank the club president and the whole management for the trust in me. Zimbabwe and Caps especially will always have a special place in my heart.”

Kamwendo was a star at Caps in his heydays. He thrilled crowds with his fancy footwork, and made history by becoming the first foreigner to win the Soccer Star of the Year gong in 2025-2006.

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Such a recognition paved the way for his big-money transfers to top clubs such as Nordsjaelland in Denmark, TP Mazembe and Pirates.

Kamwendo will also be sitting on the team’s coaching panel led by head coach Ian Bakala. The Malawian’s last job was with Mchinji Villa FC, a second tier league side he joined months ago after parting ways with TNM Super League outfit Creck Sporting Club.

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