Bangwe sign Kakhobwe from Civo

By Antony Isaiah Jr………..

Former Mighty Tigers and Nyasa Big Bullets goalkeeper, Enerst Kakhobwe has joined the newly tnm Super League promoted side, Bangwe All Stars.

Kakhobwe who is 29 years old has signed a two-year contract with the Mphatso Jika’s All Stars from Civo Service United.

“Bangwe All Stars are delighted to announce the signing of former Civil Service United and FCB Nyasa Big Bullets goalkeeper Enerst Kakhobwe.

“The 29-year-old shot stopper has joined the Bangwe based team on a two-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2024,” announced the Club.

Speaking after signing the contract, Kakhobwe said he was happy to be part of the Bangwe All Stars.

“Am happy to be part of Bangwe All Stars. I didn’t hesitate after being consulted by Bangwe asking for my services. This is my home team and I thought it wise to join the Club. Bangwe are a good side and I have watched their games before, we just need to be cooperative,” said Kakhobwe.

On his part, founder of Bangwe All Stars, Mphatso Jika Kakhobwe’s experience will help the team.

“Kakhobwe is an experienced player who has good records and we believe that he will help us. We want to stay in the league, that’s why we are trying to sign experienced players. With him between the sticks, with Chimango in midfield, they still have energy to perfom, ” said Mphatso Jika.

Tembo’s resurgence forces Kakhobwe to join Bangwe

After refusing to extend his contract with Nyasa Big Bullets before the 2022 season started, Kakhobwe who was the number 1 goalkeeper for the Flames, opted to join the government sponsored side, Civil Service United.

Kakhobwe quickly established himself as the number goal-minder for Civo but he could not continue with his form for a long period of time.

Tione Tembo resurrected in the second-half of the season and Kakhobwe failed to feature in a single match.

Joining Bangwe All Stars will guarantee him a starting place but he will have to battle it out against his former teammate, Elias Missi.

Bangwe All Stars, the biggest shoppers

The Club has splashed cash into the team in their bid to remain in the league as most of the teams promoted from the Southern Region Football League have been failed to withstand the heat of the League.

Bangwe have now signed more players than any team in the ongoing transfer market.

While announcing the arrival of the former Flames shot-stopper, Bangwe also confirmed that they have signed Play Football Malawi forward, Robert Saize who had his move to Nyasa Big Bullets failed to materialise last year.

Chimango Kayira, Bongani Kaipa, Ernest Kakhobwe, Sunganani Geofrey, Michael Teteh, Emmanuel Lino, Innocent Msowoya are some of the new faces in the Hardware camp.

Justifying their decision, Jika said Bangwe All Stars want to stay in the league.

He said, “After seeing Kakhobwe, Kayira and Kaipa, I believe that we can. We need to work together, everything has its beginning.”

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