Siwelele FC have strengthened their technical team with the appointments of Musi Matlaba and Mario Masha, two men who previously worked under three-time CAF Champions League winner Pitso Mosimane.
FARPost can reveal that Matlaba is working with the club as a temporary technical consultant, assisting with scouting and player recruitment. On the other hand, Masha, who recently parted ways with Mamelodi Sundowns, has been appointed as the club’s second assistant coach to work alongside head coach Lehlohonolo Seema.
Seema also has former Orlando Pirates fullback Willem Jackson as his first assistant and Mswazi Tshabalala as goalkeeper coach.
The appointments form part of Siwelele’s preparations for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership campaign after the club finished 10th in its maiden top-flight season following the acquisition of SuperSport United’s Premiership status.
Matlaba, formerly with Sundowns and Al Ahly, arrives with extensive experience in technical analysis, opposition scouting and recruitment from his time working under Mosimane.
Masha, who also served in Mosimane’s technical setup, adds further experience to Seema’s backroom staff as the club looks to take another step forward in its second season in the Premiership.
COACHING APPOINTMENTS COINCIDE WITH SIWELELE FC BUSY TRANSFER WINDOW
The coaching appointments coincide with a busy transfer window for Siwelele. The club has already secured the services of Neo Mokhachane, Goitseone Phoko, Kwanda Lupalule, Felix Noge, Rehloholofaditswe Thulo, Hamza Issah and Sheldon Tebogo Mashuge.
The Bloemfontein side has undergone significant changes to the playing squad. Neo Rapoo, Gamphani Lungu and Bohlale Ngwato have joined Orlando Pirates. Gape Moralo, another notable departure, is now with AmaZulu, while right-back Nyiko Mobbie is set to complete a move to Sekhukhune United.
Experienced campaigners Buhle Mkhwanazi, Lyle Lakay and Pogiso Sanoka have also left the club.
Further changes are expected in the coming days, with winger Kgaogelo Sekgota having already parted ways with the club, while striker Maloisane Mokhele faces an uncertain future as his contract expires on 30 June.
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