By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Steve Komphela, has secured a new managerial role with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Golden Arrows after recently leaving Moroka Swallows.
Komphela resigned from Swallows just over a month ago following a fallout with the club’s management.
This marks the return to Abafana Bes’thende for Komphela, having coached the club between 2018 and 2020 before he left them to join Mamelodi Sundowns as a senior coach.
Arrows confirmed Komphela’s return through their social media account on Thursday.
“Lamontville Golden Arrows welcomes back coach Steve Komphela, who is no stranger to the club, the values and culture of the club. We look forward to his knowledge and guidance as we seek to finish the season strong. Welcome back Steve,” read a tweet from the club.
Arrows did not specify which role Komphela will occupy, but word is that he will replace Mabhuti Khenyeza as head coach, with Khenyeza and Musa Bilankulu as his assistants.
Khenyeza was on an 11-match losing streak, seeing the team drop from third to 12th with 23 poitns on the DStv Premiership table.
Komphela’s reign starts on Sunday with a tricky away tie to ninth-place Polokwane City at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, Kick-off is at 15:00.