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Fellow Mourners
It is with deep sorrow that i stand here on behalf of Power Dynamos Football Club to pay tribute to our departed legend, coach Fordson Kabole.
I believe that many of us first came to know or hear of Mr. Kabole when he commenced his coaching journey as trainer of Mutondo Stars in the late 70s and early 80s, a period the soccer fraternity referred to him as Bobby Moore. from that time onwards, many of us here have so many accolades and good things to say about the great man.
One common issue is that, from the onset, the man was set to be a successful coach and would inevitably attract the attention of bigger clubs locally and internationally. It’s against this background that i pick up one chapter in the great story of his life, his move to power dynamos in 2009. Mr. Kabole, assisted by among others, Beston Chambishi, Linos Makwaza and Martin Mwamba, assembled a formidable squad and introduced a unique brand of fast transitional passing football, earning the team the nickname of the Barcelona of africa. His philosophy was simple but effective and it refined attacking football anchored on fitness and endurance.
Under him, Power Dynamos became untouchable, and it came as no surprise when in 2011, the team won the league championship, with a remarkable feat of going unbeaten in the last 15 games of that season.
He achieved this through a well drilled squad which included Joshua Titima, Elliot Phiri, Govenda Simwala, Lawrence Chungu, Billy Imonda, Kamuzati Kabwe, Emmanuel Chimpinde, Simon Bwalya, Joseph Sitali, Mukuka Mulenga, Lottie Phiri, Luka Lungu, Alex Ngonga, Felix Nyaende, Kennedy Mudenda and many other talented and dedicated players. It was such a joy to watch power.
During his era, the team also participated in the africa champions league, including a titanic clash with the legendary TP Mazembe.
After he left the club, it took Power Dynamos 12 years to win the league under a technical bench that included some of his coaching students, Mwenya Chipepo, Linos Makwaza, Martin Mwamba, Kenny Muma and Songwe Chalwe. To sum it up, the man meets the correct classification of a legend.
Finally, while a lot may be said about the man as a coach, even more can be said about the traits that distinguished the character of the man. Mr. Kabole was a humble man, very soft spoken and fatherly. He was fondly referred to as “bane” by his players because of the good way he treated them, pushing them and gently shouting “Tiyeni bane Tiyeni bane”. He also loved power dynamos to the end, as he always watched the team from his special allocated seat next to Mr. Peter Kaumba.
So today we not only celebrate the life of a legend, but a great phenomenal man who made a remarkable impact on the football fraternity and all the people whose lives he touched.
May His Soul Rest in Peace.
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Treasurer
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Finalist(ACCA), Certified Investment Advisor and Stock Broker, Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants
Experience:
Chimbalanga was appointed as Treasurer in 2021. He is currently employed as Accountant Non-Core Assets for the Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC). He was previously employed as Accountant Capital Projects before his current portfolio. Prior to joining, he had held positions in Investments at National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) and as Project Accountant at Onyx Connect.
In his current role, he is responsible for the efficient management of sponsorship funds through driving the club’s finance strategy. Chimbalanga sits on the Finance and Business development sub committee of the club.
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications: Electrical Machines & Power Systems, UNZA
Experience:
Reuben was appointed member of the Executive Management Committee in September 2021. He is a creative and dynamic leader who brings to the team his experience and proven ability in project management, effective communication and team building. He has over 16 years’ experience, drawn mostly from exposure in local and international organisations, serving at different levels including as country representative. He has been involved in football at different levels of administration, ranging from supporter societies to executive committee. At the time of his appointment, he was serving as General Secretary of a FAZ Division One (Copperbelt) club. He is a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. Currently, he is Senior Manager under Business Expansion Projects at Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc.
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts with Development Studies; Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations; Professional Certificate in Risk and Compliance Management; Post Graduate Certificate in Anti-Corruption Studies:
Experience:
Masauso was appointed as Executive Management Committee member in September 2021. A long standing supporter, Masauso has previously associated with the Club through his membership to the Power Dynamos Fans Forum, an association he has served as Treasurer and Vice-Chairman respectively. He has also served as Vice Chairman the Power Dynamos Supporters Council.
He is a certified Integrity Officer and an Anti-Corruption, Ethics and Integrity development specialist with over 18 years’ experience in various fields, including operational risk analysis and policy formulation. He has previously worked for the Anti-Corruption Commission and the Zambia Revenue Authority. Masauso is the founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Ethics and Public Integrity Zambia.
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) – University of Zambia
Experience:
Benny chairs the board of Power Dynamos Sports Limited, a subsidiary of the Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) and the special purpose vehicle which runs Power Dynamos Football Club. Benny had his first stint with the Club when he was appointed Executive Management Committee member and served as member of the Player Welfare, Disciplinary and Security Subcommittee. He was reappointed to the Club in 2013 as Chairman, a role he held until 2015 when he assumed the role of Board Chairman.
Benny serves as Head – Projects & Support Services at CEC. He has over 26 years of experience in project management and maintenance of electrical, mechanical and civil infrastructure assets in the mining and energy industries.
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications: B
Experience:
C
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications: BENG, Mechanical Engineering, University of Zambia
Experience:
Ferdinand was appointed Vice Chairman of the executive management committee in September 2021. He brings to the team years of leadership and managerial experience acquired from various management portfolios held in different companies, combined with close to five years of football administration. He has served on several boards of community service and sporting clubs.
Currently, Ferdinand is a Manager for Shawonga Enterprise Limited and a director on the board of Zinpro Zambia.
George Pande
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications: Certificate in Industrial Firefighting, Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)
Experience:
George was appointed as Executive Management Committee member in September 2021. He previously served the Club as Secretary of the Match Organizing Committee. He has also played the role of Secretary for PDFC Supporters Committee and as Head - Business Development of the Power Dynamos Supporters Council. He holds the position of Senior Drafter-Electrical at CEC.
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications:
Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management, Graduate Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management (CIPS-UK), certificates in International Logistics, Public Sector Procurement, Strategic Procurement and Bid Evaluation and Adjudication.
Experience
Brian Chishimba was appointed as Executive Management Committee member in September 2021. As an ardent supporter of over 30 years, Brian brings to the Club his passion and experience from the terraces to the team’s administrative ranks.
He is a Procurement Specialist and has worked for the Copperbelt University as Procurement Manager for eight years. He is presently seconded to the Copperbelt University Investments Holdings Limited (CBU-IH) as Director-Operations.
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications: EMBA, Cape Town University; BEng, Copperbelt University, ACIArb- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Experience
Alpha was appointed Chairman in September 2021. He brings to the portfolio a wealth of experience in leadership and management, complemented by community service acquired from having served as Roundtable Zambia president. He is currently the Senior Manager – Business Development (Zambia and DRC) at CEC and a Trustee of the CEC Pension Scheme Board.
During his time with the Round Table Zambia, Alpha collaborated with the Football Association of Zambia and various football clubs to manage fundraisers for charitable causes. He is an ardent Power Dynamos supporter.
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications: Bachelor of Accountancy (University of Zambia)
Experience:
34 years’ experience in Accounting and Internal Auditing. He has worked for Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (from 1987 to 1997) and Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (from 1997 to date) and has served in various capacities as, among others, Cost Accountant, Projects Accountant, Financial Analyst, Management Accountant, and Internal Auditor.
His football administration experience includes having served as Financial Secretary for Nchanga Rangers Limited, Accountant/Treasurer for Power Sports Limited, Executive Committee Member and Chairperson Finance Sub Committee for Power Dynamos Football Club.
Nationality: Zambian
Qualifications: Trained Football Administrator (FIFA,CAF,FAZ), Diploma in Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Higher Group Certificate in Sales Management & Advertising (London Chamber of Commerce Institute)
Experience:
Happie holds more than 17 years extensive experience in football management. In his present role, he is responsible for the management and delivery of the Company’s strategy. He has sat as an Executive member for the Football Association of Zambia and as Secretary of Hotspurs FC in his previous roles. Happie sits on the Technical, Finance and Business Development, Player Welfare and media sub-committees of the club.
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