Former Zimbabwe Warriors defender Norman Mapeza has been appointed Chippa United Coach new head coach on a three-year contract. The development comes after South African club parted ways with former coach Clinton Larsen last week.

Chippa Chairman, Siviwe “Chippa” Mpengesi, said that he was excited to have Mapeza on board since he has the quality needed. He said:

We are happy to have a coach like Mapeza and we congratulate him. Not only is he highly experienced but also he is highly regarded by colleagues in the football fraternity.

He brings a wealth of experience that will no doubt inspire the players and will take the team to greater heights.

Mapeza recenlty resigned from his role as coach of FC Platinum Zimbabwe football champions FC Platnum after taking them to the CAF Champions League group stage for the second time.