Justin Shonga of Zambia (Photo by Michael Sheehan/Gallo Images)
It is reported by the Zambian Daily Mail that the pair had a fallout that led to the coach being placed on leave.
Mphande is said to have accused the new Orlando Pirates striker of being big-headed because he plays for the Zambian national team.
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Zambia Police Service director of sport Adrian Kashala is said to have reprimanded the coach for his statements about the striker.
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