MAXWELL Jongwe has left his post as coach of Southern Region Division One side Bulawayo Chiefs to attend to urgent family matters, the club said yesterday.
His wife is reported to have been unwell for some time.
However, Jongwe has also been linked with a move back to Castle Lager Premier Soccer League side Yadah.
Jongwe took over after The Ninjas were relegated from the premier league last season.
The former Caps United coach will be replaced by his assistant, Bekithemba “Super” Ndlovu.
“Bulawayo Chiefs FC wishes to inform all stakeholders that we have received a letter of resignation from our head coach, Maxwell Takaendesa Jongwe. Coach Jongwe had recently taken a leave of absence to attend to his wife, who has been unwell for some time now. Understanding the importance of family, the club fully supported his decision to allow him to be closer to his loved ones in Harare during this challenging time,” the club said in a statement.
“After careful consideration, the club has accepted Jongwe's resignation. We respect his decision to prioritise his family and wish him all the best as he embarks on new engagements in his home city, Harare, which is where his family is. In light of this development, Bulawayo Chiefs FC will be undertaking certain logistical obligations to ensure a smooth transition within the coaching staff. In the interim, coach Bekithemba Ndlovu will assume the lead role as head coach, with assistance from Anzlom Ndlovu and Nkosiyazi Ncube until further notice.”
Chiefs paid homage to Jongwe for his contribution to the club in a short space of time. The gaffer joined The Ninjas in January this year.
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Bulawayo Chiefs have gone on a rampage in the league as they plot a quick return to the topflight, winning all their first five games.
They pummelled NUST FC 6-0 at home, with Jimu Gwara netting a hat-trick. Other goals came from Kelvin Madzongwe, Malvern Mkolo and Jackson Masaza. The Ninjas are on 15 points after five games, with 13 goals scored and are yet to concede.
Hwange, also demoted from the elite league last season, are in the second spot with 10 points — three wins, a draw and one defeat.
Also up there in position three are former top-light side Bulawayo City, with 10 points from three wins, one draw. They have lost once.
Bulawayo City played a 2-2 draw with Talen Vision at the weekend.
Weekend Results:
Talen Vision 2-2 Bulawayo City, Hwange 2-0 Megawatt, Nkayi United 2-0 Casmyn, Bulawayo Warriors 2-0 Ajax Hotspurs Movers, Imbizo 1-0 Victoria Falls City Herentals, Blackrock 0-1 Jordan, Eagle Life 2-0 Zebra Revolution, Bosso 90 2-0 Mainline, Bulawayo Chiefs 6-0 NUST
