Kaizer Chiefs legend Reneilwe Letsholonyane is set to start a new job in Zimbabwe following his departure from Matebele FC in Botswana.
Letsholonyane’s contract at Matebele expired at the end of last season and he had entered into talks over a new deal at the club, but recent reports has now established that the former Bafana Bafana will be working as an assistant coach at FC Platinum in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League.
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Reneilwe Letsholonyane will be assistant coach to Thabo Senong, who was appointed head coach of the club, as confirmed on Tuesday.
Soccer Laduma has revealed that Letsholonyane has arrived in Zimbabwe with Senong to start his new role.
Senong has replaced Joel Lupahla as head coach at FC Platinum and has decided to bring in a South African assistant to work with him on the journey.
Letsholonyane enjoyed a good season with Matebele in the Botswana Premier League, leading the club to a 10th on the standings, which was two places above the previous campaign.
They also finished three points better than the previous season, showing how much progress Letsholonyane made at the club.
He will now get to use his experience to assist Senong and guide the players at FC Platinum.
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The season in Zimbabwe is ongoing and FC Platinum are currently in 10th place on the standing after 25 matches.
They played 34 matches, so Senong and Letsholonyane have nine more matches left in the season with the club.
