Sekhukhune United have announced the appointment of former SuperSport United coach Kaitano Tembo as the club’s new head coach.

The Zimbabwean tactician has been out of a job since he parted ways with SuperSport United in April this year following a poor run of results.

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The 51-year-old will now take over the head coach position of the first team following the departure of former coach Owen Da Gama at the club at the end of the 2022-23 season.

Tembo brings a wealth of experience after eight years in charge of Matsatsantsa, where he won four trophies, including two MTN8 titles and two Nedbank Cup trophies.

“Thank you to the chairman of Sekhukhune United, Mr Simon Malatji for choosing me to this great team and to be part of their long-term vision in the DStv Premiership League,” Tembo said in a statement.

“It is the same vision and drive that motivated me to be part of Babina Noko family. It is my desire that Sekhukhune United must be up there fighting for silverware to make their supporters happy.

“I am looking forward to have a long-lasting working relationship with management, players and members of the technical team. I cannot wait to start preparations for the next season.”

Sekhukhune United released the following statement on Tembo’s appointment:

“Sekhukhune United Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Kaitano Tembo to the Technical Team of Sekhukhune United FC.”

“The former Supersport United FC Head Coach will be working as a Head Coach for Babina Noko.

“Mr Tembo takes over the Head Coach position of the team following the appointment of Mr McDonald Makhubedu as the Senior Coach.”