Red Arrows did not stop at knocking Kaizer Chiefs out of the Confederation Cup. They have now rewarded the man who masterminded it with a set of wheels.

Head coach Chisi Mbewe has been handed a Toyota Mark X after leading the Zambian side to the group stage of the competition for the first time in the club’s history. Arrows eliminated Amakhosi on penalties after the tie finished 1-1 on aggregate.

According to an official club statement released on Monday, Lieutenant General Oscar Msitu Nyoni, head of the Zambia Air Force, honoured a promise to help Mbewe carry out his duties.

“The Commander of the Zambia Air Force (ZAF), Lt Gen Oscar Msitu Nyoni, has fulfilled his promise to assist Chisi Mudala Mbewe, head coach of Red Arrows Football Club, in carrying out his duties by handing over an official vehicle from the Zambia Air Force fleet,” the statement read.

At the handover ceremony at the Air Force headquarters, Nyoni said the gesture is part of the force’s tradition, under which the Red Arrows head coach is entitled to an official vehicle.

“The Commander noted that the team reached the continental tournament at the very time this promise materialized, making it an ideal opportunity to officially hand over the car to Warrant Officer Class Two Mbewe,” the statement said.

The decision followed a request from the Red Arrows president for the coach to be given transport.

Mbewe is a serving member of the Zambia Air Force, holding the rank of Warrant Officer Class Two, which makes him a soldier as well as a giant-killer.

For Chiefs supporters, it is a bitter pill. While Arrows celebrate a historic milestone and prepare for their maiden group stage campaign, Amakhosi are still trying to rebuild their confidence after the exit, with the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates looming.

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