BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Chilobwe United Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Elvis Kafoteka as head coach ahead of the 2026/27 football season.

The Blantyre based side is set to compete in the National Bank Division League after earning promotion into the Southern Premier Division league.

According to the club, Kafoteka has been engaged on a one year contract as part of efforts to strengthen the technical department in line with league requirements.

In an interview with MaraviPost publication, Kafoteka acknowledged his appointment and outlined the expectations placed upon him by the club and he said his principal assignment is to guide Chilobwe United into Malawi’s elite league, the FDH Premiership.

“It is true that I have been given a one year contract and the main task is to ensure that the team gains promotion to the FDH Premiership,” said Kafoteka.

Kafoteka takes over from Jimmy Chikulekule, who was instrumental in helping the club secure promotion into the NBS Bank National Division League.

However, Chikulekule has been reassigned to the assistant coach role after failing to meet the minimum coaching qualifications required to serve as head coach at this level.

The arrangement allows the club to comply with league regulations while retaining Chikulekule’s technical input and institutional knowledge.

Kafoteka brings considerable experience, having previously served as head coach for FOMO FC, Extreme FC, Eagle Strikers, Chikwawa United and Chitipa United.