Mochudi Centre Chiefs are set to continue searching for a new coach after failing to secure the services of former Bafana Bafana midfielder Reneilwe Letsholonyane.
The Chiefs were keen on bringing Letsholonyane on board as head coach this season after inviting him for talks in Botswana last week.
READ | Junior Khanye: Morris is a NO for me
At the beginning of the year, the club signed a partnership with Stanton Fredericks Sports Group (SFSG), owned by former Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates star Stanton Fredericks, to help take the Botswana Premier League side to greater heights this season.
According to a source close to Centre Chiefs, the proposed deal between Letsholonyane and the club to coach in Botswana is now off, and the former Amakhosi midfielder has returned to South Africa.
"Yeye was here in Botswana and watched the team playing. He held talks with Centre Chiefs. I think it's part of the partnership between the club and SFSG.
"I think Letsholonyane is still engaged with another project in South Africa. The deal is now off and I believe Yeye is now back in South Africa", said the source.
Efforts to get hold of Mochudi Centre Chiefs spokesperson Bararo Moseki regarding the issue of the coach at the club proved futile after he failed to pick up our calls.
READ | Bloem Celtic finally back in the PSL?
Former Mpumalanga Black Aces star Cebo Meyiwa is currently playing for Centre Chiefs.
Meanwhile, South African businessman Ally Kgomongwe has taken over as Managing Director at Botswana Premier League side Extension Gunners Football Club.