Following his appointment as the new head coach of Siwelele FC, Lehlohonolo Seema has revealed his mandate for the upcoming Betway Premiership season.
Seema was announced on Sunday, 20 July, by Siwelele, who recently acquired the top-flight status of SuperSport United.
The experienced coach is returning to the Premiership after parting ways with Sekhukhune United earlier this year. Eric Tinkler replaced Seema at Babina Noko and guided the team to a top-four finish on the league table.
Seema has been trusted with the big responsibility of leading Siwelele as they aim to push big clubs in contention for major trophies.
The Lesotho-born coach has vast experience in South African football after coaching teams such as Chippa United, Bloemfontein Celtic, Golden Arrows, Polokwane City FC, and Sekhukhune.
In his new role at Siwelele, Seema will have Andre Arendse serving as the assistant coach while Grant Johnson will be the goalkeeper coach.
WHAT SEEMA SAID ABOUT HIS MANDATE AT SIWELELE
With Siwelele preparing for their maiden season in the South African elite league, Seema has revealed that his mandate is to avoid relegation.
“I’m happy to be back home. I know this is Siwelele FC and not Bloemfontein Celtic because you will hear songs that don’t have Bloemfontein Celtic but Siwelele,” Seema told Robert Marawa on MSW.
“For next season, we don’t want to see ourselves in the relegation dogfight. Those were the exact words of the chairman [Calvin Le John]. What happened last season in the league with SuperSport United must not happen.
“That is the first mandate. People have been asking about my mandate, so the mandate is to make sure that even after next season, Siwelele are still in the league. We’re here to stay.”
Siwelele will kick off their new season with a league match against Golden Arrows at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday, 09 August.
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