Outspoken former Orlando Pirates assistant coach Tebogo Moloi has given an update on his future in coaching.
Moloi is currently on a break from being a football coach after accepting a job in the engineering industry in 2023. The Mafikeng-born mentor is working for SEW Eurodrive where he’s the company’s ambassador in the SA region.
During his days as a mentor, the 56-year-old was at Pirates from 2012 up to 2016. In 2017 he joined Chippa United as an assistant coach before he was appointed a caretaker coach.
The coach also worked for amateur side Super Eagles FC, who are based in the Free State in 2020. In 2022, he took up a new challenge in Lesotho, where he became the coach of Lesotho Premier League side Linari FC.
WHAT TEBOGO MOLOI SAID ABOUT HIS FUTURE IN COACHING
Moloi says he hasn’t given up on coaching and football. He’s currently enjoying his life and is at peace where he’s working. He predicted that he would return to coaching when he reaches the age of 70 and would like to coach young talent.
“If I have to be honest, I’m currently enjoying my life outside of football,” Moloi told FARPost. “Coaching is something that I love and have passion for.
“But I think in SA, we’re never given the recognition and respect that we deserve. That’s why I chose to step aside for a while.
“I haven’t given up on coaching or in football. But I think I will come back to the game when I’m around 70. And when I come back, my plan is to coach these upcoming young talents. That’s the future of the SA football, I believe I can do something in helping the boys.
“But at the moment, I’m okay where I am working; I’m at peace, and I even go play golf at times.”
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