Zimbabwean coach Ndiraya reflects on LaLiga adventure

Top Zimbabwean coach Tonderai Ndiraya has opened up on his recent study tour of Spain.

The two-time Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL)-winner returned from the Spanish La Liga adventure recently.

Speaking to his club Chicken Inn FC’s media, Ndiraya shared how learning from the Spanish teams broadened his knowledge.

“Spain is a true football nation. Experiencing LaLiga football has broadened my perspective, and will positively impact my work at Chicken Inn FC,” he said.

Which La Liga teams did the Zimbabwean coach visit?

The former Simba Bhora gaffer had a series of educational visits to La Liga clubs as Villareal FC. He was a on two-week coaching attachment programme.

Ndiraya secured the Chicken Inn job in the pre-season after being sacked at Scottland FC despite earning them their first ever Castle Lager PSL title in their debut season.

He signed a three-year contract and has been tasked with “implementing a clear football philosophy focused on structure, intensity, discipline, and results, while supporting player development and team cohesion.”

Scottland FC. the big-spenders, whose squad boast legends such as Knowledge Musona and Khama Billiat, opted to hire Norman Mapeza after luring him from FC Platinum.

Ndiraya achieved a personal coaching milestone in the last two seasons in the domestic league of Zimbabwe. He led Simba Bhora to the 2024 PSL title before he moved to Scottland last season following their promotion from the lower league.