By A Correspondent

Tonderai Ndiraya, the title-winning coach of Simba Bhora, has been appointed head coach of newly-promoted Scottland FC ahead of their debut in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League next year.

Ndiraya, who guided Simba Bhora to their first league title in the recently concluded season, will join Scottland when his contract with the Shamva-based club expires on December 31, 2024.

Sources within Simba Bhora confirmed that the former Warriors assistant coach will not renew his contract with the club.

“We’ve been informed as an executive that the coach (Ndiraya) will not extend his stay with us as he will be moving to Scottland,” a well-placed source revealed. “Once the coach returns from Turkey, we’ll make everything official and issue a press statement.”

Scottland FC secured their promotion to the Premier League as the Northern Region Soccer League champions, after the ZIFA appeals committee dismissed Karoi United’s appeal regarding a disputed match in September.

The Mabvuku-based club, owned by Pedzai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya, is reportedly on a recruitment spree ahead of their top-flight debut. In addition to securing Ndiraya’s services, Scottland has reportedly lured five Simba Bhora players, including captain Walter Musona, goalkeeper Talbert Shumba, and midfielders Mthokozisi Msebe, Vassili Kawe, and Tichaona Chipunza.