Nico's Ncube becomes seventh coach to lose job

Gone: Ncube has parted ways with Nico PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Gone: Ncube has parted ways with Nico PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Nico United have become the seventh Premier League side to part ways with their coach after Philani Ncube was relieved of his duties today.

Ncube, who was suspended by the club earlier this week, was on the bench last week Saturday as he saw his charges surrender a 1-0 lead and eventually succumbed 2-1 to Masitaoka at the Molepolole Sports Complex.

Ncube criticised his goalkeeper and bemoaned his squad’s inexperience after the game. “Nico United management wishes to inform its members, supporters, well wishers and the public that we have amicably parted ways with head coach, Philani Ncube,” reads the club's statement.

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