After 11 years as a Football Manager, Trebor Mahtal celebrated his first national title as he led Universitario to their first Peruvian league win for 22 years in 2035. With a heavy heart, the Zambian left the club at the end of his contract and went in search of his fifth club - having ticked... Continue Reading →
Alphabet Challenge | Part 13, Club 4 | Exciting Strikers Deliver For Universitario
Peruvian giants Universitario had been suffering a lean spell of late. But, under the guidance of 50-year-old Zambian manager Trebor Mahtal, fans of the nation's best-supported club were suddenly feeling optimistic again.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 12, Club 4 | Edging Closer To Former Glory
An exciting first taste of South American football saw Trebor Mahtal win five of his six matches to lead Peruvian fallen giants Universitario into midtable obscurity in 2033. The Zambian now had a big summer ahead as he looked to reshape the club and restore it to former glory.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 11, Club 4 | Joining A Fallen Giant
Perak FC finally put an end to Johor's Malaysian domination, preventing them from completing three consecutive domestic trebles by winning the Malaysian FA Cup. That allowed Trebor Mahtal to tick P off his Alphabet Challenge, along with S and L, and start looking for his fourth job.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 10, Club 3 | Challenging Dominant Johor
Perak FC earned a solid 5th place upon their return to Malaysia's top flight. But manager Trebor Mahtal was at a loss for how they could compete with Johor, who won a treble alongside 17 consecutive titles.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 9, Club 3 | Stepping Up To Malaysia Super League
There were goals aplenty in Trebor Mahtal's first season in Malaysia as he led Perak to an immediate promotion and a cup final, scoring 148 goals and conceding 66 in 37 matches.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 8, Club 3 | Scoring Goals For Fun
Mahtal allowed his Longford contract to expire then, on 1 December 2028, he resigned. To begin the quest for letter number three, he had to spin the Magic Alphabet Wheel before going back on the job hunt.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 7, Club 2 | Inspired Signings At Longford
Rank outsiders Longford Town managed to secure survival as the only semi-professional club in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division in 2027. However, the positives of survival were countered by the club's board refusing to go professional or allow manager Trebor Mahtal to start his next coaching course.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 6, Club 2 | Fighting Bravely Against Relegation
Seven months of unemployment were well worth the wait as Trebor Mahtal landed on his feet with Irish side Longford Town and led them to an immediate promotion. His success was rewarded by the club agreeing to allow the Zambian to take his first coaching course in three years of management.
Alphabet Challenge | Part 5, Club 2 | A Long But Worthwhile Wait
Zambian manager Trebor Mahtal ticked the first letter off his Alphabet Challenge - in which he was attempting to win a major trophy with a club starting with every letter of the alphabet - as he lifted the Latvija Kauss with SK Super Nova. He left the club at the end of his contract in early November 2025 to begin the search for his second club.
