Times Of Swaziland: ‘BOTSOTSO’, SIYABONGA FOR CELTIC HOT SEAT

‘BOTSOTSO’, SIYABONGA FOR CELTIC HOT SEAT
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Ntombikayise Gwebu on 18/10/2024 09:41:00


MBABANE - It is a three-horse race for the hot at ambitious MTN National First
Division outfit Tambankulu Celtics.
Barely a month after a South Africa-based director came on board, the side are
planning to recruit a renowned coach. The list of candidates for the coaching
post is headlined by current Premier League outfit Illovo Head Coach Zwelibanzi
‘Botsotso’ Khoza. The former Mbabane Dribbling Wizards midfield maestro
recently parted ways with Sitsebe. It is said he was present to watch Celtics
game against Pigg’s Peak Rangers at Killarney, last weekend.
Grab
“Given the chance, I would grab the opportunity with both hands,” Khoza
said, when asked about the reported interest. Furthermore, former Mbabane
Highlanders Fitness Coach Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Bhembe is also linked with the
side. Bhembe currently leads MTN National First Division (NFD) team Denver
Sundowns. The former Mbombela United head coach replaced departed mentor Musa
Manyatsi. He once had a stint with Mbabane Swallows, where he was an assistant
coach.  Bhembe could not be drawn for comment when this report was compiled.
This publication wanted to test the veracity of these claims.
Swept
former Nsingizini Hotspurs Assistant Coach Tobias Ntuli, who made headlines when
he swept the boards in the Eswatini Football Coaches awards back in 2022, is
also among the candidates for the post. Meanwhile, it was earlier revealed that
Celtics were sold to a South African businessman Mduduzi Msibi for an
undisclosed fee. Msibi, according to a reliable source is a mogul in the
construction sector. The businessman is also in charge of Middelburg United, an
ABC Motsepe League side. United were provincial champions of the Nedbank Cup in
2023.
They suffered a 1-2 defeat against Shiselweni-based outfit Nsingizini Hotspurs
during the Red Card for gender-based violence (GBV) pre-season soccer tournament
staged in August.
Hotspurs were crowned champions after defeating Mbabane Swallows 1-0. He was
born in the country, but grew up in South Africa. Latest developments, suggest
that Msibi bought 15 pairs of soccer boots for his charges. He has also bought a
new kit for his club.