Upington City FC have confirmed that Thulani Nkosi has stepped down from his position as head coach of the club.

The club have since confirmed that Brandon Truter will succeed him after he parted ways with Betway Premiership outsite Richards Bay.

Nkosi parted ways with the club, leaving them in 11th place in the Motsepe Foundation Championship side with 16 points from 13 games, having won four, drawn four and conceded five defeats.

“Upington City FC would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to
outgoing Head Coach Thulani Nkosi for his invaluable contributions to the club since its
inception.

“Coach Nkosi has been an integral part of Upington City FC’s journey, guiding the team
through its formative years and helping to establish the club as a competitive force in South
African football.

“Throughout his tenure, Coach Nkosi has demonstrated unwavering dedication, passion, and
commitment to the club. His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in shaping
the team’s identity and culture.

“Today marks Coach Nkosi’s last day with the club. We would like to thank him for his tireless
efforts and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

“Coach Nkosi has been a true ambassador for Upington City FC, and his contributions will
never be forgotten. We are grateful for the time he spent with us and wish him continued
success in his coaching career.

“As we bid farewell to Coach Nkosi, we are pleased to announce that Coach Brandon Truter
will take over as the new Head Coach of Upington City FC, effective immediately. Coach
Truter returns to the club, where he previously served as Senior Coach, and his experience
and familiarity with the team will be invaluable in guiding the players and staff during this
transition period.

“We are delighted to welcome Coach Truter back to Upington City FC. His appointment is a
significant boost to the team, and we are confident that he will lead the team to success.”