FC Platinum Appoints Luphahla as Head Coach, Nikisi as General Manager

FC Platinum, the “Pure Platinum Play”, has appointed Joel Luphahla as their new head coach, replacing Norman Mapeza. Luphahla, a certified coach with national team experience, led Simba Bhora to a third-place finish in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) last season.

Luphahla aims to instill a competitive and disciplined footballing culture, leveraging his passion for player development. Collen Nikisi, an experienced administrator, has been appointed General Manager, bringing expertise in corporate communications and stakeholder engagement.

These appointments reflect FC Platinum’s strategic vision to become a professionally run club rooted in its community, with goals set on winning the PSL title

John Tanyanyiwa

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