Confirmed: Arrows part ways with GK coach

Golden Arrows goalkeeper coach Davies Phiri has confirmed to SABC Sport that he has left the club less than a month before the new seasons gets underway.

The former Zambian international joined Abafana Bes™thende exactly a year ago to beef up then coach Lehlohonolo Seema™s technical team, although the latter did not finish the 2021/22 campaign with the club.

Seema was sacked with a handful of games to go, and Arrows appointed Mabhudi Khenyeza and Vusumuzi Vilakazi in the interim, but have since announced the duo as co-coaches for the 2022/23 term, which kicks off next month.

Phiri is believed to have been informed of the club™s decision earlier this week, but would not elaborate on the reasons why when contacted by SABC Sport.

"Yes, I am no longer with the team," he confirmed, adding that he is departing for "other reasons" and not because his contract has expired.

œIt™s better to look for a team and forget about it. It™s football, nothing is permanent.

Phiri is also a former Arrows goalkeeper, having played for Arrows between 2002 and 2006 while still a Zambian international.

Khenyeza and Vilakazi™s first game as permanent coaches is at home against KZN rivals and Dstv Premiership rookies Richards Bay on August 6 at the Princess Magogo Stadium, a game that will set the tone for both sides.

Phiri will leave a void with his experience but the club is yet to officially announce his replacement in the goalkeeper coaching position.

By Mazola Molefe