Steve Komphela has emerged as a hot favourite to take over as head coach at Sekhukhune United ahead of next season.
Sekhukhune are currently looking for a coach as part of the restructuring process in their technical team ahead of the start of their pre-season training.
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The Limpopo-based side is due to meet with coach Lehlohonolo Seema on Friday to sort out the issue of his settlement, before officially announcing his departure from the club.
The former Orlando Pirates centre-back was placed on special leave by Babina Noko in May for undisclosed reasons, with Soccer Laduma citing a conflict with the hierarchy as the reason, as per sources.
According to sources close to Sekhukhune, the club is expected to announce their new coach next week after shortlisting five coaches for the vacant position.
"They are expected to announce the departure of Seema anytime soon. They have interviewed a few local coaches, plus one international coach.
"Steve Komphela was one of the coaches that were interviewed and the management is happy with him," said a source.
The club, who have qualified for next season's CAF Confederation Cup by virtue of finishing fourth, is also expected to announce changes within their DStv Diski Challenge team.
"There are also changes taking place with regards to their DDC team. They are set to appoint a new coach for next season.
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"The team has also sold their status in the ABC Motsepe League to put more focus on their DDC team," added the source.
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