Steve Komphela of Mamelodi Sundowns has surprisingly parted ways with the club to join Swallows ahead of the new season.
Both Sundowns and Swallows confirmed the latest development on Sunday with Komphela accepting the offer from the Soweto side.
He takes over from Musa Nyatama, who will serve as the assistant coach at the Dube Birds.
Nyatama helped to save Swallows from relegation last season and seal a top eight finish.
He is not the only assistant as Ditheko Mototo was recently announced as the second assistant coach.
Steve Komphela, who was Sundowns’ senior coach before getting promoted to first-team coach last year won multiple trophies at the Tshwane giants including the DStv Premiership.
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“Swallows FC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Coach Steve Komphela as the Head Coach of Swallows FC. He will be assisted by Musa Nyatama together with Ditheko Mototo,” said the Soweto side in a statement.
“We want to take Swallows FC to the next level and we are very excited to have attracted the services of Coach Komphela.
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“We appreciate the professional manner in which Mamelodi Sundowns FC managed these negotiations. Coach Musa Nyatama remains a special pillar of our team and his willingness to learn and work closer with an experienced Coach like Steve Khompela is highly appreciated.
“The two Coaches met last night to celebrate Coach Komphela’s birthday and they were both excited to work together and take Swallows FC to higher levels.”
Swallows said that they will formally introduce Komphela to the club’s family on Tuesday, 4th July 2023.
In addition, Komphela’s former club, Sundowns wished the coach all the best in his new role as Swallows head coach.
“Steve Komphela served Mamelodi Sundowns with loyalty and devotion and will always be a member of the Mamelodi Sundowns family. We wish him everything of the best,” said the chairman of Mamelodi Sundowns, Tlhopie Motsepe.
Meanwhile, Sundowns will travel to Rustenburg in the coming week as they step up their pre-season preparation.