Times Of Swaziland: NSINGIZINI COACH QUITS

NSINGIZINI COACH QUITS
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Nimrod Hlophe on 07/02/2025 08:59:00


MBABANE – Ambitious Premier League side Nsingizini Hotspurs and Zimbabwe-born
Head Coach Alexio Sigion have parted ways after a 14-month tenure.
This was announced yesterday by the MTN Premier League club through a press
statement issued by club President Derrick Shiba. “The Board has received and
accepted the letter of resignation from Head Coach Alexio Sigion, effective from
 February 6, 2025. The club takes this opportunity to thank the head coach for
his contribution to the club’s growth, which includes guiding the team to
their historic participation in the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup,” Shiba said.
He further noted that under the guidance of the Zimbabwean-born coach, the club
finished third in the previous season, a significant improvement from the
2022/23 MTN Premier League season, where they secured sixth place. “We wish
the head coach all the best in his future endeavours, and he will remain one of
our ambassadors wherever he goes.
changes
“The club will announce changes to the technical bench in due course,” the
president added. Sigion was unveiled by Nsingizini on January 14, 2024,
replacing Malawian-born Coach Meck Mwase. He leaves the team in third place,
just one point behind the league leaders, Green Mamba. Ernest Mavuso’s side
are currently at 32 points each with Royal Leopard.
Sigion is a highly experienced coach who previously served Ngezi Platinum Stars,
a successful team in the Zimbabwe Premier League, where he contributed at both
development and senior levels. He has an extensive coaching background in his
home country, where he is renowned for his tactical expertise and ability to
develop young talent.
He also played a pivotal role in the success of several clubs in Zimbabwean
leagues, earning him great respect within the Zimbabwean football community.
Sigion’s qualifications include holding a Confederation of African Football
(CAF) A Licence, which he obtained in South Africa in 2017 under the guidance of
CAF Licence Instructor and Ambassador Frans Mogashoa. In 2016, he graduated from
the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Youth Football
course conducted by FIFA instructor Roy Millar from Northern Ireland.
concluded
Additionally, Sigion participated in the Electronic Performance Tracking System
(EPTS) course, which concluded late last year. The coach terminated the call
when sought for comment. It could not be immediately established who will lead
the team against Sisonkhe in Nhlangano tomorrow. Notably, Nsingizini heavily
rely on foreign coaches.