Polokwane City FC head coach Phuti Mohafe is set to leave the club after a successful spell.

What happened?

Mohafe initially served as an assistant coach at Rise and Shine between 2016 and 2018 before joining Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in a similar role. He returned to Polokwane City in 2022 as part of the club's technical team and was promoted to head coach in December 2023.

Why it matters for Polokwane City FC

Since taking charge, Mohafe has transformed the Limpopo outfit into one of the most competitive teams in the Betway Premiership, earning praise for the club's consistent performances. The team secured a seventh-place finish and booked their place in the 2026/27 MTN8 competition. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 7th in Premier Soccer League, 40 pts, 9W-13D-8L from 30 games | | Goals this season | 21 scored, 21 conceded (0 goal difference) | | Title race | 29 points behind leaders Orlando Pirates |

What comes next?

A source close to the situation revealed that Mohafe has already said his goodbyes to the players and members of the technical team. Mohafe has recently been linked with a move to Marumo Gallants, who are searching for a new head coach following the departure of Jamil Benouahi. Former Polokwane City and AmaZulu FC coach Jozef Vukusic is also amongst the candidates being considered for the Gallants job. As of 25 Jun 2026, Polokwane City FC's future under a new coach remains uncertain.