The National First Division (NFD) club, Upington City FC, have netted a big named coach in the form of Brandon Truter.

Truter comes with a well-established Premier Soccer League pedigree, but he has been without a job since November 2023.

Truter has had previous stints with Richards Bay, Moroka Swallows, AmaZulu and most recently Sekhukhune United.

Following a string of poor results to the end of 2023, Truter was axed by Sekhukhune and he was replaced by the former Bloemfontein Celtic captain and coach, Lehlohonolo Seema, who has enjoyed a very successful run at the Polokwane-based club.

Upington City on Friday confirmed the appointment of Truter as their new head coach.

“Upington City Football Club is thrilled to announce the latest addition to our club, Brandon Truter, who joins our technical team with immediate effect,” said the Northern Cape club.

“This strategic move is part of our ongoing effort to strengthen our team dynamics and harness innovative strategies for the upcoming seasons.

“Brandon Truter comes to us with a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in technical roles within football. His expertise and passion for the game are expected to bring fresh perspectives and invigorate our technical strategies.

“The technical team at Upington City FC remains unchanged, and we believe Brandon's inclusion will complement the existing framework, fostering an environment ripe for achieving remarkable success. Our club is committed to excellence and innovation on and off the field, and we are confident that Brandon will be instrumental in helping us realize our goals.

“We extend a warm welcome to Brandon Truter and look forward to the unique contributions he will bring to our team. Together, we are poised to embark on an exciting journey filled with promising opportunities and achievements.”

On Saturday the 9th placed Upington will face Black Leopards with this game kicking off at 15:00.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport