PSL Club Appoints New Coach Following Departure of Former Head Coach

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Highbury FC have appointed experienced South African tactician Clinton Larsen as their new head coach following the recent departure of Vusumuzi Vilakazi.

The Eastern Cape-based club confirmed Larsen’s appointment as they look to strengthen their technical team and improve their position in the league standings.

Larsen takes over from Vilakazi, who surprisingly parted ways with the club earlier this week. Highbury have now turned to the experienced coach as they prepare for the remaining challenges of the 2026/27 campaign.

In an official announcement, the club welcomed their new coach and expressed excitement about the beginning of a new chapter under his leadership.

“Welcome to Highbury FC, Coach Clinton Larsen. We are excited for the next chapter of this journey,” the club stated.

Larsen arrives at Highbury with considerable experience in South African football, having worked with several clubs during his coaching career. His previous teams include Magesi FC, Golden Arrows, Polokwane City, Chippa United, Maritzburg United and Bloemfontein Celtic.

He most recently parted ways with Venda FC before securing his new position at Highbury.

One of the biggest reasons Larsen’s appointment will attract attention is his previous success with Magesi FC. The experienced tactician guided the Limpopo-based club to promotion to the Premiership at the end of the 2023/24 season.

He also enjoyed a memorable achievement during the 2024 Carling Knockout competition, leading Magesi to the trophy after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in the final.

That success demonstrated his ability to guide a team with limited resources to major achievements, something Highbury supporters will hope he can reproduce at their club.

Highbury are currently eighth on the Motsepe Foundation Championship table after playing 10 matches. They have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats, leaving them with an opportunity to improve their position as the season progresses.

Larsen’s immediate responsibility will be to bring stability to the team, improve their performances and help them climb higher on the standings.

Although the club still has work to do before becoming serious promotion contenders, his experience could prove valuable in achieving their ambitions.

For Larsen, the appointment represents another opportunity to demonstrate his coaching abilities and build on the success he previously enjoyed with Magesi FC.

Highbury supporters will now be hoping that their new coach can make an immediate impact and guide the club towards a successful campaign.

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