Kaitano Tembo

Kaitano Tembo is unfazed by speculation that Benni McCarthy is going replace him as SuperSport United coach. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Richards Bay FC appoint ‘home boy’ as Kaitano Tembo’s assistant

Richards Bay FC have appointed one of their home boys as Kaitano Tembo’s assistant ahead of the 2023-24 PSL season.

Kaitano Tembo

Kaitano Tembo is unfazed by speculation that Benni McCarthy is going replace him as SuperSport United coach. Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

Richards Bay FC have appointed one of their home boys as Kaitano Tembo‘s assistant ahead of the 2023-24 PSL season.

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Siboniso ‘Jomo’ Biyela has been promoted from the club’s DStv Diski Challenge team to work with Tembo in the senior team.

Like Tembo, the Empangeni-born coach is a former footballer with clubs such as AmaZulu, Bidvest Wits, Black Aces and Platinum Stars.

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Gumede was a central midfielder during his playing days, and he would be expected to impart that to the younger ones at Richards Bay FC.

At the same time, the 37-year-old would hope to learn as much as possible from Tembo who’s an experienced mentor.

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The changes at Richards Bay FC come on the back of management sacking the entire technical team a few weeks ago.

Richards Bay FC sacked Vasili Manousakis and his two assistants. Photo: @RichardsBayFC_/Twitter
Richards Bay FC sacked Vasili Manousakis and his two assistants. Photo: @RichardsBayFC_/Twitter

RICHARDS BAY FC APPOINT GUMEDE AS TEMBO’S ASSISTANT

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