This is the biography of Lloyd Chigowe, a Zimbabwean football coach known for his involvement with Dynamos Football Club in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League. He has also coached the Zimbabwe Under-17 national team.
Early Life
Lloyd “MaBlanyo” Chigowe was born in Mbare, a suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe. Details about his early life and family background are limited.
Lloyd Chigowe Education
Chigowe pursued journalism at CCOSA in 1989. He had a short attachment with The Herald in 1990. Additionally, he holds diplomas in Human Resources Management and Business Studies from Harare Polytechnic.
Lloyd Chigowe Coaching Career
Dynamos Football Club
Chigowe has served in various coaching capacities at Dynamos over the years. In 2018, Chigowe was appointed as the caretaker coach of Dynamos, replacing Lloyd Mutasa. He helped the team avoid relegation and was subsequently given a three-year contract. However, his tenure was short-lived, as he was fired in April 2019 after a loss to Herentals Football Club.
Lloyd Chigowe Biography [Image: Herald]
In 2022, Chigowe, who was the Dynamos youth coach at the time, was fired over an age-cheating scandal.
He has also been an assistant coach at Dynamos over the years. In August 2024, Chigowe was appointed as the interim head coach of Dynamos following the resignation of Genesis Mangombe. This change came after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Bulawayo Chiefs, which led to a crisis meeting by the club’s leadership.
National Team
Chigowe, alongside Steve Kwashi, coached the Zimbabwe Under-17 team that qualified for the Africa Youth Championship in 1997. This team included notable players like Murape Murape.
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Lloyd Chigowe Controversies
Lloyd Chigowe Biography [Image: H-Metro]
In July 2022, Chigowe resigned as Dynamos Juniors coach amid age-cheating allegations involving the club’s Under-17 team. He cited his new role as chairman of Zimbabwe junior football in Harare Province as the reason for his resignation.
Personal Life
Chigowe is married to Thandiwe and has four children. His eldest daughter, Chido, holds a Social Science degree, while his other children are involved in various fields. Footballer Devon Chafa is his nephew.
Legacy
Chigowe is credited with grooming several notable Zimbabwean footballers, including Devon Chafa, Chamu Musanhu, and Gilbert Mushangazhike.
References
- “The Problem Is Deeper”: Fans Divided After Dynamos Head Coach Genesis Mangombe Resigned – iHarare
- In touch with Lloyd ‘Mablanyo’ Chigowe – YouTube
- Lloyd Chigowe Fired! – Soccer24
- Dynamos youth coach forced to resign after age-cheating scandal – Soccer24
