Pasuwa downplays Dembare return

Malawi national football team coach Kalisto Pasuwa has dismissed speculation linking him with a return to Harare giants Dynamos FC, saying he remains fully committed to his current role.

Recent reports suggested that Pasuwa was approached shortly before the appointment of Vincent Chaonza as Dynamos chairperson, with claims that a message was sent in an attempt to lure the former title-winning coach back to Harare. The message reportedly read, "Chinhu ndechenyu ichi," loosely translated as "this is yours".

While Pasuwa is understood to have responded politely, sources close to the matter indicate that he made it clear he had no intention of taking up a coaching position in Zimbabwe at this time.

Speaking to this publication on Tuesday, Pasuwa firmly rejected the rumours, citing his contractual obligations with the Football Association of Malawi.

"I still have a running contract with the Football Association of Malawi. I did my part at Dynamos and I am still focused on my job," said Pasuwa.

The veteran coach holds a special place in Dynamos' history, having guided the club to their last league title more than a decade ago. Since then, the Harare-based side, popularly known as the Glamour Boys, have endured a prolonged championship drought, fuelling regular speculation among supporters about a possible reunion.

Despite the continued hope from sections of the Dynamos faithful, Pasuwa's comments appear to firmly close the door, at least for now, on a return to the club where he enjoyed his most successful domestic spell.