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HEAVY LOAD: Free State Stars coach Steve Komphela Photo: Gallo Images

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Komphela was roped in by the South African Football Association to serve as Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane's part-time assistant.

Breaking his silence on Komphela's appointment, Stars chairman Mike Mokoena said he had a meeting with the former Bafana Bafana captain to start planning for the new season.

"I met Steve last week where we agreed to continue with Steve as head coach despite his appointment to assist Bafana," said Mokoena.

"We were worried that his work with Bafana might affect the performance of the team, especially considering the 2013 Afcon finals and 2014 World Cup qualifiers are coming. But Steve assured us that his heart is still with Stars.

"I explained to him that I want to see Stars winning trophies. Gone are the days where we are just part of the Premiership."

Stars are still in with a chance of winning the PSL title, sitting in fourth place on the log, four points behind leaders Orlando Pirates.

"We have done very well this season. I still maintain we would be sitting comfortably on top of the log if it were not for the wrong decisions that went against us," Mokoena said.

"Reaching the Nedbank Cup semifinals was also a great achievement, we have to build on the solid foundation we laid this season."

Mokoena was full of praise for Komphela: "Steve has done a great job for Stars both as a player and coach. We are happy the two parties have agreed to continue working together for the success of the club.

"I made it clear to Steve that we will be getting an additional assistant coach (to Themba Sithole), we need someone with massive experience for that position."

Komphela could not be reached for comment.

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Mon May 20 15:20:29 SAST 2013 ::

May 8, 2012

tpaz

good move
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May 8, 2012

KarlZimbiri

Themba Sithole was joined coach with Steve prior to the latter’s departure to Platinum Stars. Now he is assistant, then an experienced assistant is needed to help Sithole? I think Jobe is on the road to be replaced here.
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May 8, 2012

Mhungumbye

U have also Mhungumbye's blessing my grootman, entlik don't forget to fine that boy for spoiling what was supposed to be a fantastic farewell to be remembered.
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May 9, 2012

Papage

Are we short of Skilled Coaches in South Africa? Why one should hold two important positions? come on South Africa, I dont have a problem with Steve, but where are other Coaches, it is not fair for other people to stay without jobs and yet others hold more than one, just like at SABC, there are lots of DJ's personnel holding so many shows, why can't you spread these other jobs to capable people in the Country, that is the only way to try to employ as many people as we could, just a thought.
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