It’s a new day: Joel Luphahla signs for FC Platinum

FC Platinum have ushered in a new era by appointing former Zimbabwe international Joel Luphahla as Head Coach, a move the club believes will strengthen its “Pure Platinum Play” identity on and off the pitch. The club announced Luphahla’s arrival as part of a wider leadership refresh designed to reinforce its commitment to excellence and deepen its connection with the Midlands community.

Luphahla steps into the role with a strong reputation in Zimbabwean football. He brings certified coaching qualifications, valuable national team experience and a well-known passion for developing players. FC Platinum expect his influence to foster a squad that is competitive, disciplined and closely aligned with the club’s culture and values.

Known for his understanding of the local game and the demands of top-flight football, Luphahla is seen as the ideal figure to guide FC Platinum through the upcoming season, helping the team remain a force in domestic competitions while continuing to evolve its playing philosophy.

Part of a Wider Leadership Vision

Luphahla’s appointment comes alongside that of Collen Nikisi, who has been named General Manager. Nikisi brings a blend of corporate communications expertise, stakeholder engagement experience and years spent in sports media, giving him a deep connection to the game and its supporters. His background in community-focused initiatives and strategic planning positions him to drive the club’s growth and strengthen relationships with partners, fans and the wider Midlands community.

Together, Nikisi and Luphahla embody FC Platinum’s broader vision of building a club that is professionally run, competitively ambitious and firmly rooted in its community. As preparations intensify for the new campaign, the club looks forward to working closely with supporters, sponsors and local stakeholders to pursue shared success.

FC Platinum has extended its gratitude to everyone who continues to stand by the team and says it approaches this new chapter with optimism and renewed purpose, confident that Joel Luphahla’s leadership on the technical front will help write the next exciting pages in the club’s history.