Steve Komphela: Moroka Swallows Part Ways With Ex Kaizer Chiefs Coach Amid Links With Golden Arrows

• Moroka Swallows have decided to let Steve Komphela go after months without working for the club
• The ex-Kaizer Chiefs coach is reportedly linked with a return to DStv Premiership side Golden Arrows
• The Dube Birds are yet a announce the replacement for the 56-year-old South African tactician

Moroka Swallows have officially parted ways with former Kaizer Chiefs coach, Steve Komphela, amid the possibility of making a return to Golden Arrows.

The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach has not been functioning as the Dube Birds' coach since late last year, with Musa Nyatama being in charge of the team on an interim basis.

The Premier Soccer League side are yet to name a replacement for the 56-year-old coach.

Moroka Swallows were in action in the PSL on Saturday (February 17), but lost at home to Polokwane City in the absence of Komphela.

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Moroka Swallows released an official statement on their official X handle to confirm the departure of Komphela, according to a report by iDiskiTimes.

"Moroka Swallows FC & Coach Steve agree to part ways on amicable terms," the club stated.

"Moroka Swallows FC and Coach Steve have agreed to a mutual separation. This comes after several discussions between both parties, where it was ultimately agreed that it would be in the best interest of both the Club and Coach Steve to separate at this stage.

"There remains a mutual respect between both parties, and the decision to separate is one both parties have welcomed.

"The Club wishes Coach Steve all the best in his future endeavours, and we are grateful for the contributions he has made to the Club.

"Coach Steve has expressed gratitude to the Club and has wished us well."

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According to a report by KickOff, Komphela could return to Golden Arrows after leaving the club for Mamelodi Sundowns in 2020.

Komphela trusts data to show Swallows' progress

Sports Brief previously reported on Steve Komphela's reliance on data to show him the Moroka Swallows' progress.

The upward lines of the graph were to Komphela's liking.

Over six months into his Moroka Swallows reign, the seasoned coach was happy with his team's progress in building their style of play.