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Joseph Sitali joins Kitwe Utd as assistant coach

The former Super League star returns to his boyhood club after a 20-year absence to aid the transitional National League season.

Former Super League player Joseph Sitali has joined Kitwe United as an assistant coach, returning to his boyhood club after a 20-year absence. Kitwe United, also known as Chingalika, appointed Sitali to support interim head coach Chisala Mwandama for the 2026 transitional National League season.

Sitali, who began his playing career at Kitwe United before moving to other clubs, will now contribute his experience from the sidelines. The club aims to leverage his past success and knowledge of the game in the upcoming season.

Sitali returns to Garden Park, the venue where he first played. His new role begins as the club prepares for the challenges of the National League.