Igesund joins United

SuperSport United have appointed Gordon Igesund as their new head coach with immediate effect.

Igesund, 58, is the only man to coach four different top-flight teams to the Premier Soccer League title and recently worked as head coach of Bafana Bafana where he steered the team to a memorable win over number 1-ranked Spain.

SuperSport United Chairman Khulu Sibiya said: "We are very pleased to welcome Gordon Igesund to the SuperSport United family as our head coach. Gordon has proven himself at the highest levels of the game as both a club and a national team coach.

 His leadership skills and track record for success make him the ideal person to lead this club."

Igesund, a two-time PSL coach of the year, has been signed by Matsatsantsa on a two-year contract.

"I feel privileged and proud to be with SuperSport United and to have the opportunity to work in the PSL again with a club that is renowned for its professionalism ", said Igesund.

"I will give everything I have to fulfil the expectations of the SuperSport United Board and continue the culture of success and competitiveness that has become synonymous with SuperSport United. I have 25 PSL games and two Cup competitions to compete for and am confident that I can turn the season around into something positive".

The new mentor will be assisted by his former Bafana Bafana Assistant and former SA Under-20 head coach, Serame Letsoaka. 

The two have had a good working relationship with the national team and Letsoaka’s experience of working with young players will stand the club in good stead as they continue to produce a pipeline of talent from their successful Youth Academy.