Former Kaizer Chiefs midfield maestro Tinashe Nengomasha has found a new home as his stock continues to rise in player management.
After two years as team manager of Zimbabwean Premier League side Ngezi Platinum FC, the former Kaizer Chiefs midfield maestro joins Harare giants Caps United as the club’s new team manager for the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season.
TINASHE NENGOMASHA JOINS CAPS UNITED
The appointment was announced on Friday in Harare as part of Caps United’s revamped technical team. Club president Farai Jere introduced the new-look technical set-up.
They are aiming for a stronger performance in 2026 after finishing the 2025 season in ninth place with 43 points—26 points behind league champions Scotland FC.
Jere said: “We’re excited to announce the technical team, followed by our retained players and new signings for Caps United.”
Furthermore, Jere added that head coach Takesure Chiragwi—who worked closely with Nengomasha at Ngezi Platinum Stars—will be assisted by Zambian coach Ian Bakala.
“Our head coach is Mr. Takesure Chiragwi, assisted by coach Ian Bakala. This marks a new setup for us, and we’re looking to expand our technical team. Nengomasha [Tinashe] will also be coming in as team manager.”
Nengomasha, affectionately nicknamed ‘The General’ brings a wealth of experience from his playing days. He made a name for himself at Kaizer Chiefs, where he won the PSL Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year awards in 2004, among other honours.
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Interestingly, despite his success in South Africa, he never captured a league title in Zimbabwe as a player. Before moving to the Betway Premiership, he had a brief spell with the now‑defunct Black Aces, a club that also launched the careers of Wilfred and William Mugeyi.
Moreover, Nengomasha’s managerial credentials are already taking shape. He guided Ngezi Platinum Stars to the 2023 league title, and he has recently enrolled in a management course offered by the CIES International University Network in partnership with FIFA to sharpen his leadership skills.
With his stock rising in player management, Nengomasha is set to bring the same discipline that made him a fan favourite at Amakhosi, to his new role at Caps United.
In addition, the club is hopeful that his blend of experience, fresh knowledge, and a hands‑on approach will help them make a strong contender in the upcoming season.
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