Richards Bay are understood to have concluded a coaching shortlist after parting ways with Kaitano Tembo.
According to sources, Luc Eymael and Brandon Truter are among the coaches earmarked by the Natal Rich Boyz.
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The club announced the exit of Tembo on Christmas Day, after a spate of poor results this season. Richards Bay finished the first round of the DStv Premiership second from bottom of the log. Richards Bay confirmed in a statement that Vusimuzi Vilakazi will take over the first team duties as caretaker coach.
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According to insiders, the KwaZulu-Natal-based outfit is believed to be close to making a decision on a new mentor.
"There are few coaches that have been targeted. The club has already made contact with Eymael," said the source.
Indications are that Richards Bay look set to re-assess the squad in the new year.