Africa-Press – Eswatini. In what would come as a shock for Mbabane Swallows supporters, the capital city giants have parted ways with their assistant coach Siyabonga Bhembe.
Well-informed sources within the Birds revealed that the hard-working coach’s contract was terminated yesterday after management cited poor performance.
Bhembe’s letter was reportedly signed by new PLE governor Sebenele Nhlengetfwa.
Bhembe re-joined the club last season from traditional arch- rivals Mbabane Highlanders.
He led the team to position three alongside Musa Manyatsi after a prior sluggish performance.
“Bhembe has been relieved of his duties after the incoming coach stated that he won’t feel comfortable working with him. You can also contact him to confirm this,” said the source.
Bhembe was reluctant to open up about his fate at Swallows when reached for comment.
“Who told you? As you seem to be aware of the matter, yes I can confirm that they’ve terminated my contract. I’m still shocked given the fact that we’ve lost only twice this season. If the incoming coach doesn’t want me, it’s okay.
Opportunity
That’s not the end of the road for me. Thanks to the president of this great club to for giving me the opportunity. To the Mbabane Swallows fans, I don’t know where I should start, but I will always miss them. Thanks for the support, my heart will always be with the team,” he said.
The former Sihlangu Semnikati physical trainer added that he would wait for the president of the club to communicate further instructions to him.
Meanwhile, Swallows General Manager Sandile ‘Beyond 2000’ Zwane refuted the claims.
“There is nothing like that as we haven’t parted ways with any coach, not when we are still looking at ways of improving the team,” Zwane said.
Bhembe boasts vast experience in coaching, served as senior national team Sihlangu’s physical trainer, and also coached the now- defunct South Africa’s National First Division side, Mbombela United.
The outspoken coach was also part of the invincible Swallows team that reached the group stages of the CAF Champions League under the leadership of the later shrewd businessman Victor ‘Maradona’ Gamedze.
Swallows went on to attain 52-league games unbeaten record at the time.
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