MTN Super League side Green Eagles have strengthened their midfield ahead of the new season after securing the services of Penias Tonga on a two-year loan from newly promoted Makeni All Stars.
The attacking midfielder becomes the latest addition to the Kawale Boys as head coach Perry Mutapa continues to reshape his squad in preparation for the upcoming campaign.
Influential Promotion Hero
Tonga played a pivotal role in Makeni All Stars’ successful promotion to the MTN Super League.
Operating as an attacking midfielder, he consistently pulled the strings in the middle of the park with his creativity, vision and ability to dictate the tempo of matches, making him one of the club’s standout performers during their promotion-winning season.
His impressive displays attracted interest from Green Eagles, who have now secured his signature on a two-year loan deal.
Reunion with Former Teammate
The move will see Tonga reunite with former Makeni All Stars teammate Headson Paina, who is already part of the Green Eagles squad.
The familiar partnership is expected to ease Tonga’s transition into life at the Choma-based club as the pair look to strengthen the Eagles’ midfield options.
Musukuma Deal Collapses
While Green Eagles successfully completed the signing of Tonga, they have missed out on forward Mike Musukuma.
The Choma outfit had approached Makeni All Stars for both players, but negotiations for Musukuma ultimately collapsed, leaving Tonga as the only player to make the switch.
Eyes on a Top-Two Finish
Green Eagles finished sixth in the 2025/26 MTN Super League season and are aiming to challenge for a top-two finish in the upcoming campaign.
Coach Perry Mutapa has been active in the transfer market as he looks to assemble a squad capable of competing for honours.
Tonga is expected to travel with the team to South Africa later this week for the club’s pre-season training camp, where he will begin integrating with his new teammates.
Conclusion
The signing of Penias Tonga represents another important step in Green Eagles’ preparations for the new MTN Super League season.
After starring in Makeni All Stars’ promotion campaign, the talented midfielder now has the opportunity to prove himself at one of Zambia’s established top-flight clubs as the Kawale Boys pursue a return to the league’s top contenders.
