Soccer
#BreakingNews – Steve Komphela the new Cetlic coach─── MORGAN PIEK 09:00 Wed, 20 Jun 2018
The Premier Soccer League club, Bloemfontein Celtic, has a new head coach. Phunya Sele Sele has acquired the services of the Kroonstad-born Steve Komphela.
Phunya Sele Sele has acquired the services of the Kroonstad-born Steve Komphela.
Komphela stood down as the Kaizer Chiefs tactician towards the end of last season following the Amakhosi’s defeat to Free State Stars in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals at the Moses Mabidha Stadium in Johannesburg.
The legendary Free State Stars captain, who also skippered the national side, has long coaching CV and has been at the helm of Maritzburg United, Ea Lla Koto, Platinum Stars, as well as, South Africa U23 and Bafana in a caretaker role.
Two weeks ago, the Serbian coach, Veselin Jelušic, resigned as the Celtic coach due to his unpaid salary.
The Celtic preseason was meant to start on Thursday, however, Komphela, will be working with the team on Wednesday afternoon already.
More to follow.
Morgan Piek OFM Sport