Magesi FC head coach Clinton Larsen has explained why his side roped in Papi Zothwane as one of his assistant coaches ahead of the new season.
This comes after the Limpopo club secured automatic promotion to the SA elite league.
At Magesi, Zothwane will work alongside head coach Larsen and Jackie Ledwaba, who was Larsen’s assistant coach in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
Zothwane comes in with vast experience as he boasts both Betway Premiership and the SA second-tier experience.
He [Zothwane] coached at clubs such as Polokwane City FC, Black Leopards, Dlangezwa Hellenic, and the now-defunct Uthongathi FC, among others.
CLINTON LARSEN ON PAPI ZOTHWANE’S APPOINTMENT
Larsen disclosed that he chose to recruit Zothwane, with whom he shares a history from their time together at Golden Arrows. At the time, Zothwane served as Arrows reserve side coach.
Magesi’s mentor further emphasised that having Zothwane would contribute to the team’s competitiveness.
“I know Papi’s entire football journey from being a player to working with me. He worked under me before, many may not know. He worked as one of the DDC coaches when I was still with Golden Arrows,” said Larsen.
“He knows me very well. He also coached Uthongathi FC in the National First Division. You know he was with Polokwane City in Motsepe Foundation Championship League. I think he has earned his stripes in the NFD.
“I think it’s time for him to step up in the big league now. I admire his coaching philosophy in terms of the way we want the team to play.”
Larsen continued: “He is going to be a very good addition to the club. I also can’t wait to pick his brain because I want thinkers around me and people who can also challenge me from a tactical perspective, and I totally believe Papi brings all that.”
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