‘Why I came to Zimbabwe’: Reneilwe Letsholonyane explains

Former Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs star Reneilwe “Yeye” Letsholonyane says his move to FC Platinum is all about growth and gaining international experience.

After a successful stint as head coach at Matebele FC in Botswana last season, where he helped the youthful side retain their elite status and earning a Coach of the Season nomination, Letsholonyane found himself in demand.

But instead of staying in Botswana, the 44-year-old chose to cross the Limpopo and link up with fellow South African Thabo Senong as assistant coach at FC Platinum.

Yeye and Senong joined the club last month. Their start was delayed as they waited for work permits to be approved. So far they have only presided over one game, a 1-0 win over Agama last weekend. They face Black FC at Mandava in a Munhumutapa Challenge Cup RO16 tie.

FC Platinum players celebrating a goal at Mandava stadium. Picture by FC Platinum/Facebook

SO WHY ZIMBABWE’S FC PLATINUM? YEYE RESPONDS

“As a young, growing and aspiring coach, I was coaching in my country before and last season I was in Botswana. It has always been my interest to get experience.

“Zimbabwe and FC Platinum presented an opportunity together with my head coach to come in. As part of my journey to get international experience, I saw it fit to come and grow my career as a coach.

“For sure, I think we are in the right direction. There are always generations that take over and we are on the right track. It’s just a matter of time. It gives us the opportunity to keep empowering ourselves, to keep learning and keep getting better.

“We cannot compare ourselves with Europe. They have their own timing. With us, we are getting there slowly but surely,” Letsholonyane said.

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