Veli Mothwa appointed Baroka FC goalkeeper coach for remainder of 2026/27 season

Former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Veli Mothwa has joined ABC Motsepe League side Baroka FC as goalkeeper coach for the remainder of the 2026/27 campaign.

The 35-year-old returns to the Limpopo club after spending last season as a player at the University of Pretoria. He resurfaced at Baroka FC a few months ago and has now taken up a coaching position.

Mothwa was one of three new recruits announced by the club on Tuesday.

His appointment marks a return to the club where his professional career began in 2013. He later left Baroka FC to join Chippa United, and also played for AmaZulu during his career.

Mothwa last represented South Africa in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers, when a costly error by the goalkeeper attracted attention during the 2-2 draw with Uganda.