Chippa United are on the verge of signing experienced Belgium tactician Luc Eymael as their new head coach for the 2025/26 football campaign.
The 65-year-old gaffer is replacing Sinethemba Badela, who is expected to vacate his role as the head coach of the South African outfit following an unimpressive start to the league season.
Badela has decided to relinquish his role following a string of disappointing results in the Prmier League after three matches. Chippa United are currently in the relegation drop, losing two games and drawing just one in the process.
This decision comes after both parties reached an impasse over their approaches to the club’s project. Badela, who previously served as assistant to coach Rhulani Mokwena at Wydad Athletic, oversaw matches that ended in a 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns and a 1-0 defeat to Durban City in the new Betway Premier League 2025/26 season.
Additionally, Musa Nyatama, goalkeeping coach Thembalethu Moses, and analyst Prinil Dean are also leaving the club.
Luc Eymael has previously managed teams such as Free State Stars, Black Leopards, and Polokwane City.
In December 2020, the Belgian coach was embroiled in a scandal over alleged racist remarks. However, after a thorough independent investigation, the SAFA Ethics Committee cleared Eymael of all racism charges. As a result, the experienced coach is once again eligible to work in the country.
Eymael won the Nedbank Cup in 2018 with Free State Stars and is now aiming for new glory.
