Sports Correspondent

Former Highlanders head coach Mandla Mpofu has reflected on his time in the Botswana Premier League after his departure from Sua Flamingoes just before the festive season break.

Unlike his compatriots Madinda Ndlovu and the late Rahman Gumbo, who left a lasting legacy in Botswana’s top league, Mpofu faced significant challenges in making his mark.

Mpofu was dismissed by Sua Flamingoes following a series of disappointing results that saw the team drop to fourth place, with just 13 points from 12 games.

Now back in Zimbabwe, Mpofu is focusing on new opportunities. “I had a good time in Botswana. It was a valuable learning experience, and I was happy with the team’s environment and the results we achieved. Before my departure, we were in fourth position, 12 points behind the leaders. Now I’m back home, supporting Tshisa’s junior development initiative,” Mpofu shared.

Before his tenure at Sua Flamingoes, the former Highlanders boss also had an unproductive spell with another Botswana club, Masitaoka.