Highbury FC part company with coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi after 10 matches

Vusumuzi Vilakazi has left his position as Highbury FC head coach after only 10 games of the Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign.

He becomes the third coach in the division to lose his job this season, following Clinton Larsen and Duncan Lechesa, who are now also available.

Vilakazi was appointed before the start of the campaign after Highbury, based in the Eastern Cape, ended its association with Kabelo Sibiya.

The club made a positive beginning under Vilakazi, winning three of their opening five matches and drawing another. However, their form declined over the next five games, during which they managed only one victory.

A 3-1 defeat by newcomers North West University at the weekend proved to be the final result of Vilakazi’s tenure, prompting the club’s management to make a change.

In a statement, Highbury FC said: “Highbury FC confirms the departure of its Head Coach, Vusumuzi Vilakazi.

“The club would like to place on record its appreciation for the coach’s contribution, commitment and efforts during his time at Highbury FC.”