Currently remembered for his contribution on the pitch as a midfielder for Bafana Bafana, Kaizer Chiefs, SuperSport United as well as other Premier Soccer League sides, Reneilwe Letsholonyane now wants to make a name for himself as a coach.
The former midfielder was elevated to being the AmaZulu FC reserve league coach, where the club find themselves second from bottom in the DStv Diski Challenge under Letsholonyane's guidance.
'Yeye', as he is affectionately known in the football fraternity, completed his CAF B Licence in October last year and is now understood to be making plans to enroll for the next course on the African continent.
SAFA began rolling out the first phase of the CAF A Licence and the federation was proud to announce high-profile names like Eric Tinkler, Gavin Hunt and Steve Barker as being part of the course. Following a six-year hiatus, SAFA technical director Walter Steenbok worked tirelessly to resume the programme in the country, with the mother body under pressure to make sure PSL coaches get the highest level of qualifications.
Letsholonyane is set to put his name forward and if – for one reason or the other – there are no courses in Mzansi, the dreadlocked ex-midfielder is willing to criss-cross around the continent. The 41-year-old went as far as Zambia to begin his journey and that is where he was empowered with a CAF B License.
In no time, the Siya crew understands, Yeye could be eyeing a position as a top flight coach given his experience both on and off the pitch.
