PSL star Mangolo sees red in Botswana

The woes for South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) star Benson Mangolo have turned from bad to worse back home in Botswana.

Botswana’s Mochudi Centre Chiefs have terminated the contract of the on-loan Richards Bay FC defender Benson Mangolo.

In a statement dated Tuesday, 22 April 2026, the club owned by Kaizer Chiefs legend Stanton Fredericks cited repeated contractual breaches and ill-discipline as the grounds for the dismissal of the Zebras star.

“Mochudi Centre Chiefs Sporting Club confirms that the contract of Mr Benson Kitso Mangolo has been terminated with immediate effect,” reads the statement.

“The decision follows repeated breaches of contractual obligations and the club’s internal regulations. Despite prior disciplinary action, Kitso Mangolo failed to meet the standards of discipline, professionalism and commitment expected at the club.

Mangolo and controversies

“Management has determined that the employment relationship has irretrievably broken down, leaving no alternative but termination.”

The left-back rejoined the FNB Premiership side of Botswana in January 2026 on loan from the PSL side.

The 27-year-old is no stranger to controversy. Last year, his arrival in South Africa was marred by a scandal after he signed contracts with both Marumo Gallants FC and Richards Bay FC.

Now, the Motswana international has left the FNB Premiership giants before finishing his six-month loan spell.

Before firing Mangolo, Centre Chiefs had suspended him alongside fellow defenders Shanganani Nganda, Brian Tafhi, midfielders Monty Enosa and Laone Petros on disciplinary grounds.

What next now for the Zebras star?

Mangolo is expected to rejoin the Betway Premiership club in June. He had rejoined Centre Chiefs barely seven months into his one-year contract with Richards Bay FC.

Fredericks owns Centre Chiefs FC through his consortium, Stanton Fredericks Sports Group. The consortium signed a 15-year management contract.

The four-time Botswana champions have top players such as former SuperSport United forward Evans Rusike.