By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Betway Premiership side Richards Bay FC have appointed Brandon Truter as their new head coach for the new 2024/25 PSL season.
Truter returns to the Richards Bay FC after having coached the club during the 2018/19 season.
His appointment follows the mutual parting of ways between Vusumuzi Vilakazi and Richards Bay.
Vilakazi had won 12 of his 24 games in charge, including wins over Orlando Pirates, Stellenbosch FC and Kaizer Chiefs, drawing four and losing eight.
“Richards Bay Football Club would like to announce the appointment of Brandon Truter as the Clubs new Head Coach for the season 2024/2025 with an option to renew,” read a short statement from the club.
“Coach Brandon Truter is a familiar face in South African Football, he’s a former Coach of Sekhukhune United. He is also a familiar face in Richards Bay FC having coached the club during the 2018/2019 season.
“He brings a lot of experience to the club. We welcome him in his new role and wish him all the best.”
Truter joins Richards Bay after tendering his resignation at the Motsepe Foundation Championship side Upington City.