Joel Masutha has left Pretoria Callies 28 November. Image: Samuel Shivhambu/Gallo Images

Joel Masutha has left Pretoria Callies 28 November. Image: Samuel Shivhambu/Gallo Images

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs striker replaces Joel Masutha at Pretoria Callies

Pretoria Callies have announced the departure of coach Joel Masutha and the entire technical team with immediate effect.

Joel Masutha has left Pretoria Callies 28 November. Image: Samuel Shivhambu/Gallo Images

Joel Masutha has left Pretoria Callies 28 November. Image: Samuel Shivhambu/Gallo Images

Pretoria Callies have announced the departure of coach Joel Masutha and the entire technical team with immediate effect.

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Masutha’s technical team included Steven Macafariane, Bafana Nhlapo, Mpho Maruping, Given Banda, operations manager Benedictus Mogotsi, and team manager Mandla Mabena.

In a statement released on Saturday, Callies announced former Kaizer Chiefs striker Edwin Setayitayi as their interim coach.

And this was because Masutha resigned, according to Callies chairman Moses Malada.

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“Yes, coach Masutha has resigned and we accepted that, but he’s a good coach unfortunately results were not coming as expected which I think he realized it hence he decided to resign,” said chairman Moses Malada.

“Just for that you could also realize that he loves the team. So, it was important for him to make way for someone to take over and bring changes.

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“However, we appreciate for have been worked with him. We would also like to thank the other technical team members for their dedication and wish everyone all the best in their careers,” added Malada.