Steve Komphela has sent a message to his former players and Moroka Swallows staff after the Dube Birds announced his “amicable” departure on Monday.
Komphela was not on the bench when Swallows returned to play over the weekend, with Musa Nyatama installed as assistant/caretaker coach.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns assistant had joined Swallows ahead of the season and collected a respectable 19 points in the first half before the club fell into chaos amid with players going on strike over salary issues.
The situation led to Swallows not honouring their December fixtures against Mamelodi Sundowns and Golden Arrows, which were ruled as walkovers against them by the PSL DC, which also fined hte club R1 million, with R600,000 of it suspended.
Komphela had stated in the beginning of February that he hadn’t returned to the club for pre-season because there was no communication with him, before Swallows now officially announced his departure on Monday.
A day later, Komphela took to social media to share a message with his former players and Swallows staff.
“To Moroka Swallows Staff & Players
“May I kindly take the opportunity, to thank you for your amazing perseverance and professionalism. You portrayed selfless resilience, irrespective circumstances. There were moments, where none of us would know what more to say to you but you always carried yourselves with poise, pride, dignity and amazing respect. Thank you for respecting The Game, respecting The League and The Supporters. I shall always respect and remember you. Finally, at least, at the least, the suspense, the sad painful uncertainty comes to a decisive end. May you forever be blessed henceforth and forever. Notwithstanding the circumstances, you have already collected 19 points to build from.
May I kindly request you to give the same support to Coaches Musa Nyatama, Ditheko Mototo and Thela Ngobeni. Good luck my brothers with the delicate task lying ahead. Give it your best.
“It is illegal to enter an exit.
“Thank you all with your amazing support. With Love
Steve Komphela”
