Former Kaizer Chiefs star midfielder Reneilwe ‘Yeye’ Letsholonyane has emerged as one of the prime targets in Botswana’s FNB Premiership, with clubs vying for his services.
Letsholonyane is currently head coach at Matebele FC. ‘Yeye’ took charge at the club in September 2025, making it his first professional coaching role. The CAF A-License holder signed a two-year deal with Matebele FC upon arrival.
When he arrived, Matebele FC were 10th on the log with just three points from three games. But he helped them turn a corner to finish the 2025/26 season on ninth position with 33 points from 30 matches.
The mandate for the two-time league title winner with Kaizer Chiefs was to ensure the team avoids relegation. And with his youthful squad, the 43-year-old ensured safety with three games to spare in the 16-team league.
‘Yeye’ is on record admitting that the season had been a herculean task, describing his transition into management as a demanding leap. However, he has blossomed into a revered coach in Botswana. His status as a Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana legend has been a major pull factor.
Deservedly, his work did not go unnoticed either, as the ex-midfielder was nominated for Coach of the Season, alongside Gaborone United’s Sean Connor and Nico United’s Reuben Njavera.
As such, clubs are circling to lure him from Matebele FC, where he helped the club turn a corner and preserve their status in the FNB Premiership.
SUA FLAMINGOES AND JWANENG GALAXY VYING FOR RENEILWE LETSHOLONYANE’S SERVICES
According to Botswana publication 90 Plus, Sua Flamingoes and Jwaneng Galaxy have already made contact with Letsholonyane over his services.
Jwaneng Galaxy, a club formerly led by Morena Ramoreboli, are yet to present their offer to the coach. But Sua Flamingoes are a step ahead, having already tabled what they believe is a decent offer to lure the former Bafana Bafana star.
Jwaneng Galaxy are looking to find a coach good enough to match what Ramoreboli achieved during his time at the club. Galaxy have played second fiddle to 2025/26 FNB Premiership champions Gaborone United, who have won back-to-back titles.
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