NSL: Luanda Villa Coach Chinjili rubbishes relegation talk

Luanda Villa head coach Francis Chinjili remains upbeat of his team's survival chances in the National Super League (NSL).

In a conversation with Citizen Digital at Mumboha ground, Chinjili dismissed claims that he is under pressure to turn things around for the struggling side, which has seen a string of coaching changes.

"I personally don't feel pressured. Given the squad I've inherited, I'm confident we are making progress," Chinjili said. "We have new players still finding their feet, but results will come soon."

Since taking over on January 17, 2026, Chinjili has led the team to one draw and suffered four losses, including a 1-0 home defeat to FC Talanta last Sunday.

Nevertheless Chinjili has defended his record, citing the team's rebuilding phase.

"I'm not under pressure because I am building a team from scratch, following a mass exodus of players," he said.

Chinjili emphasized his philosophy of building from the back and moving forward with possession.

Luanda Villa have managed a measly 22 points from 21 matches and will look to secure their NSL spot in the remaining fixtures.