Warriors legend Peter Ndlovu takes charge at Scottland

Former Warriors captain Peter Ndlovu has been named Scottland’s interim head coach following the departure of Norman Mapeza.

Ndlovu, who holds a CAF A coaching licence, has been serving as the club’s team manager. He takes charge as the reigning Premier Soccer League champions prepare for a crucial league match against CAPS United on Thursday.

He will be assisted by Danger Fourpence, who has been promoted from the Scottland Academy to first assistant coach.

Knowledge Musona becomes second assistant coach while continuing to play, and Talbert Shumba takes on the role of goalkeeper coach alongside his playing duties.

Mapeza’s entire backroom staff has also been dismissed as the club overhauls its technical department after a painful exit from the CAF Champions League.

Scottland won the first leg of their second preliminary round tie against Angola’s Petro de Luanda 2-0, but were beaten 3-0 in the return leg and went out 3-2 on aggregate.

Mapeza had taken over from Tonderai Ndiraya, who led Scottland to the league title in their debut season in the top flight.

Scottland are eight points behind log leaders Hardrock with two games in hand, and will hope to take the title race to the final day of the season. Scottland are also competing in the Munhumutapa Challenge Cup.