Former Cape Town Spurs technical director [TD] Sean Connor has landed a coaching gig in Botswana ahead of the new 2024/25 season.
Connor has been unattached for a few months after he parted ways with the Urban Warriors in March 2024. It is alleged that he had a fallout with coach Ernst Middendorp, which led to his exit.
Last season, the 57-year-old was the Capetonians’ interim coach for a short time after the sacking of former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs striker Shaun Bartlett in October 2023.
The Northern Irish mentor was in-charge for five matches in all competitions before the club brought in Middendorp. As an interim coach, he won one match and suffered four defeats. That one victory was a big one as CT Spurs defeated Soweto giants Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the DStv Premiership.
SEAN CONNOR APPOINTED MATEBELE FC COACH
Connor has taken on a new challenge: becoming the head coach of Botswana Premier League side Matebele FC. The club announced this on Monday, and he will begin work on 1 August.
“Matebele FC is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Connor as our new Head Coach effective August 1st 2024,” read a statement.
“The Irish gaffer has a wealth of experience in both European and African top-flight football spanning over 15 years.
“As we embark on a new era of self-sustainability and development of Kuka Ntsu. Part of coach Sean’s mandate will be to focus on developing young players through his acquired skills and experiences.
“Coach Sean holds a UEFA Pro License, a MSc degree in Sports Exercise and Psychology amongst other coaching and educational certificates. Matebele FC takes this time to wholeheartedly welcome coach Sean to the club and wish him the best in his new chapter.”
Connor will be aiming to improve Matebele’s performances from last season as the club finished 11th on the standings in Botswana’s elite league.
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