Botswana assistant coach leaves Chiefs legend-owned club

Botswana’s Mochudi Centre Chiefs FC have parted way with coach Pontsho Moloi. The youthful tactician also serves as Botswana national team assistant coach. The 44-year-old has just returned from the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with the Zebras.

In a statement, the FNB Premiership side did not state the reasons for their separation with Moloi. Kaizer Chiefs legend Stanton Fredericks owns the team.

“Mochudi Centre Chiefs confirms that the club and head coach Pontsho Moloi have mutually agreed to parts ways, effective immediately,” the statement reads.

“We wish to place on record our appreciation for the contribution, commitment and professionalism coach Piro has shown during his time with Mochudi Centre Chiefs. We thank him for his service and wish him every success in his future endeavours.”

How Kaizer Chiefs legend Stanton Fredericks own Mochudi Centre Chiefs

Mochudi Centre Chiefs did not indicate as to who will be the caretaker coach in view of Moloi’s exit from the team.

The coach has left the team lying in fifth place with 24 points, eight behind league leaders Gaborone United. Moloi presided over 14 league matches winning, drawing (six each) and losing twice.

Former Kaizer Chiefs star Stanton Fredericks owns Mochudi Centre Chiefs FC through his consortium

The former South African international recently signed a 15-year management contract with a sporting consortium which he leads. The consortium is called Stanton Fredericks Sports Group.