NSL: Luanda Villa coach Selebwa pleased with eighth-place finish

Gilbert Selebwa, head coach of National Super League (NSL) side Luanda Villa says he has achieved his objective after a one month stint at the Mumboha based Club.

Luanda Villa ended their 2023/24 NSL campaign with a 2-1 home win against Dimba Patriots FC at Mumboha Sports and he took time to laud his players “for following instructions that enabled them meet the objective of finishing among the top 10 teams in the National Super League”

The final day win saw them finish at position eight with 52 points, one behind Dimba Patriots FC whom they beat on Sunday courtesy of goals from Moses Masinde and Gerishom Osumba.

“I would admit that I found the team in good condition a month ago when I took over from Tom Tera. That’s why I have not made changes in the squad but we managed our top target,” he said, explaining that, “The premier league became too ambitious for us this season.”

“This area has football talent. Next season we must get more experienced players to boost the club’s ambitions of qualifying to play in the premier league immediately after next season,” he added.

Mr Selebwa at the same time decried his charges inability to convert chances despite transitioning well from the previous play style to now building up their play from behind.

“The players have relaxed and can build the game from behind. We need a more clinical striking force to convert the chances we create,” he stated, adding that Luanda Villa's transition has been slow but steady over the years promising to ensure the team makes it into the premier league.

“Fans had high expectations in Luanda Villa only that they will have to be patient so that the technical bench by the help of the management can address the team’s weakness before we begin our KPL campaign next season. It goes without saying that we will need resources to sign more experienced players,” he added.