Babina Noko have appointed former Lesotho national team coach Thabo Senong as their new assistant coach. Senong is a former SA u/20 national team coach.

He will be an assistant to current head coach MacDonald Makhubedu.

This 40-year-old might not have much experience in the PSL, but he brings a wealth of coaching experience, having been one for 17 years. His list of accomplishments includes back-to-back Cosafa Cup titles in 2017 and 2018 with the u/20s.

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He also helped the side to qualify for two World Cup tournaments in a row. Senong holds a Safa level 3, Caf A and Fifa coaching instructor certificates, among others. “I am honoured to be part of Sekhukhune United football club project. The club suits my values and beliefs as a person,” said Senong.

The club chairperson, Simon Malatji, said, “We know his work ethic and believe he will work well with the technical team, while we’re trying to rebuild and ensure we have a formidable side for the new season.” Senong will replace former assistant Selaotse “Sly” Mosala who parted ways with the club on Friday.

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Mosala was part of the technical team that helped Babina Noko gain promotion to the top flight. He was not the only casualty at the club ahead of their debut campaign. Football manager Peter Koutroulis also departed the club after his contract came to an end. Koutroulis had joined the team in April.