Matero Magic
The Matero Magic are a Zambian Professional basketball club from the Matero neighbourhood of Lusaka. Nicknamed the "Tamanga Boys", the team plays in the Zambia Basketball League and has won the championship a record 12 times.[1][2] The Magic features many players who are also part of the Zambia national team.
| Matero Magic | |||
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| Nickname | Tamanga Boys | ||
| League | Zambia Basketball League Midland Basketball Superleague | ||
| Arena | National Sports Development Center | ||
| Capacity | 400 | ||
| Location | Lusaka, Zambia | ||
| Chairman | Malindi Chipili | ||
| President | Malindi Chipili | ||
| Vice-president(s) | Sukwana Lukangaba | ||
| Head coach | Obed Shamboko | ||
| Team captain | Chongo Chona | ||
| Championships | 11 Zambian Leagues | ||
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Home games of the Magic are usually played at the National Sports Development Center. The team has been competing in the Road To BAL (NBA Africa) for 3 Seasons.
Players
Current roster
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
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Head coaches
- Liz Mills Assistant Coach (2015–2016)
- Obed Shamboko present Head Coach
- Emmanuel Moses Jean- Player scout
- David Musonda - Assistant Coach
- Davis Zulu - Assistant Coach
- Jeremiah Chenge - Assistant Coach
References
- "Magic in uncharted territory after playoff win". Zambia Daily Mail. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- "Magic wins unprecented 11th title". Times of Zambia. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- "Magic regain Sprite crown". Afrobasket.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
External links
- Matero Magic at Afrobasket.com
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