Clinton Larsen appointed Highbury FC head coach in PSL return

Experienced South African coach Clinton Larsen has returned to the Premier Soccer League after being appointed head coach of Motsepe Foundation Championship club Highbury FC.

The Eastern Cape side confirmed Larsen’s arrival after parting company with Vusumuzi Vilakazi earlier this week. The club announced the appointment in a statement saying: “Welcome to Highbury FC, Coach Clinton Larsen.”

“We are excited for the next chapter of this journey.”

Larsen takes charge of a Highbury FC team sitting eighth in the First National Division table after 10 matches. The club have won four games, drawn three and lost three so far this season.

His immediate task will be to improve Highbury’s league position and maintain their challenge for the title.

The appointment marks Larsen’s return to the dugout following his departure from Venda FC. He has also managed Golden Arrows, Polokwane City, Chippa United, Maritzburg United and Bloemfontein Celtic during his coaching career.

Larsen’s most recent major success came with Magesi FC, whom he guided to promotion to the top flight at the end of the 2023/24 season.

He then led the Limpopo club to a memorable Carling Knockout triumph in 2024. Magesi FC secured the title by defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, adding a major cup success to Larsen’s promotion achievement.

That record will raise expectations as he begins his latest assignment with Highbury FC. The club will hope his experience of winning promotion and silverware can help them move up the First National Division standings.