ONE OF South Africa’ decorated coach’s Kaitano Tembo has been given the boot by SuperSport Football Club.
Reason: having gone eleven games without a win, including losing to amateur sides, which did not sit well with the hierarchy at Randburg head office.
The (51) Zimbabwean served the club for 23 colourful years, having won silverwares and respect from the fans, players and management.
On Tuesday, SuperSport confirmed his termination and said: “SuperSport United and head coach Kaitano Tembo have reached a mutual agreement to part ways, with assistant coach Andre Arendse appointed to the position for the remainder of the current PSL season.”
SuperSport CEO Stan Matthews said: “Kaitano is the epitome of the dedicated club man. Very few players transition into coaching at the same club where they played.
“We want to thank Kaitano for the many years that he served SuperSport United in various capacities. It is never easy parting ways but as a true servant, Kaitano has always placed the interests of the club above that of individuals.
“We are grateful for the role he has played both as player and coach.”
“Tembo has served the club for 23 years, first as a player in 1999 before moving into a coaching role, serving as an assistant to Gavin Hunt, Stuart Baxter and Eric Tinkler and then taking over as head coach in 2018.
“During his time as coach, Tembo reached two MTN8 cup finals, winning his maiden trophy against Highlands Park in 2019.
“Tembo has been a loyal servant of the club and was instrumental in drafting young players from the club’s academy system into the first team squad.
Tembo also played for SuperSport from 1999 to 2006 as a defender.
Assistant coach Andre Arendse will carry the baton until the end of the season in May.
Image (Fired. Kaitano Tembo who has had an illustrious career with SS has been given the marching orders).
