Tshepo in limelight

Former Santos goalkeeper Tshepo Motsoeneng is getting high praise as a football coach in the Eastern Cape after guiding Tornado FC to the Eastern Cape ABC Motsepe title, only losing one game in the league. A source has told this paper that Motsoeneng is seen as one of the best upcoming coaches and should further his coaching studies. “He has really done great with this club, the people are regarding him very high now. We didn’t expect him to do so well in his first season and now he has shown he has the potential to be one of the best coaches in the future, that is what a lot of people believe,” said the source. Motsoeneng will be looking to help his team win promotion to the National First Division when they compete at the ABC Motsepe League national play-offs later this year.

Vilakazi takes the plunge

Free State Stars midfielder Nhlanhla Vilakazi (above) was unhappy that the club didn’t appreciate his contribution over the years and has thus signed a pre-contract with another club. A source at the Bethlehem side has told that Vilakazi is on his way out. “He will not be with us next season because he was unhappy with the terms when he negotiated for an extension. He felt what he was offered showed the team did not appreciate him and he has since signed a pre-contract elsewhere. He has not told us where he is going,” said the source. AmaZulu have publicly announced their interest in the 31-year-old. Ajax Cape Town are also said to have been talking to Vilakazi who is their former captain.

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