In a shocking move, the Netball Association of Malawi (NAM) has terminated the contracts of Joana Kachilika and Eleanour Mapulanga as head coach and vice coach of the Malawi Queens, respectively.
This decision comes just months after Kachilika’s appointment as head coach in January 2024.
Peace Chawinga and Mary Waya have been appointed as co-coaches for the senior national netball team, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.
Chawinga, a former Malawi Queens coach, returns to the team, while Waya, a netball legend, joins the coaching staff.
In a surprising twist, Joana Kachilika has been re-appointed as head coach for the Under 21 National Team until September 2025.
This move suggests that NAM still values Kachilika’s coaching abilities, despite terminating her contract with the senior team.
In an interview with Our News Platform Mw, Sports Analyst, Peter Mponda said this coaching shake-up may be a strategic move to revamp the team’s performance ahead of the test series against South Africa.
He said the appointment of Peace Chawinga and Mary Waya as co-coaches is seen as a positive step, given their experience and success in the sport.
With these coaching changes, fans and supporters are eagerly awaiting the team’s performance in upcoming tournaments. Will the new coaching duo bring the success that NAM is hoping for? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for more updates on Malawi Queens and the world of netbal.
