Hot on the heels of having departed Richards Bay FC owing to poor results, Brandon Truter has entered the gates at Upington City, with the Motsepe Foundation Championship outfit announcing him as their new head coach on Monday.
The news was confirmed on Monday morning in a club statement that also revealed that current head coach Thulani Nkosi would be stepping down from his role.
"As we bid farewell to Coach Nkosi, we are pleased to announce that Coach Brandon Truter will take over as the new Head Coach of Upington City FC, effective immediately," the statement reads.
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"Coach Truter returns to the club, where he previously served as Senior Coach, and his experience and familiarity with the team will be invaluable in guiding the players and staff during this transition period.
"We are delighted to welcome Coach Truter back to Upington City FC. His appointment is a significant boost to the team, and we are confident that he will lead the team to success."
Upington currently sit in 11th place on the Motsepe Foundation Championship log table with just four wins from 13 matches.
Truter will get his first chance at steadying the ship when his side meets Hungry Lions at the Suzuki Stadium on Friday.
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Full club statement:
Upington City FC would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to outgoing Head Coach Thulani Nkosi for his invaluable contributions to the club since its inception.
Coach Nkosi has been an integral part of Upington City FC's journey, guiding the team through its formative years and helping to establish the club as a competitive force in South African football.
Throughout his tenure, Coach Nkosi has demonstrated unwavering dedication, passion, and commitment to the club. His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in shaping the team's identity and culture.
Today marks Coach Nkosi's last day with the club. We would like to thank him for his tireless efforts and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Coach Nkosi has been a true ambassador for Upington City FC, and his contributions will never be forgotten. We are grateful for the time he spent with us and wish him continued success in his coaching career.
As we bid farewell to Coach Nkosi, we are pleased to announce that Coach Brandon Truter will take over as the new Head Coach of Upington City FC, effective immediately.
Coach Truter returns to the club, where he previously served as Senior Coach, and his experience and familiarity with the team will be invaluable in guiding the players and staff during this transition period.
We are delighted to welcome Coach Truter back to Upington City FC. His appointment is a significant boost to the team, and we are confident that he will lead the team to success.