The latest PSL departure came at Durban City FC, where Khalil Ben Youssef was reportedly dismissed after just starting in June.
His exit followed those of Cedric Kaze at Sekhukhune United, Lehlohonolo Seema at Siwelele FC, Phuti Mohafe at Marumo Gallants and Ronnie Gabriel at Richards Bay FC.
The five coaching changes have come remarkably early in the season.
FIVE COACHING CHANGES IN SEVEN MATCHES
Kaze was the first to go after just four PSL matches at Sekhukhune United. The Burundian coach had won his opening two league games, but three successive defeats were followed by his departure.
Seema became the second casualty after Siwelele failed to win any of their opening five matches. The club collected just two points before the former coach was relieved of his duties.
Mohafe was next to leave Marumo Gallants after five league matches.
The coach managed just two points from those fixtures, with Gallants recording three defeats and two draws. Ronnie Kanalelo has since been appointed.
Richards Bay then became the fourth PSL club to make a change.
Gabriel resigned after the Natal Rich Boys failed to win any of their opening six league matches. The club had collected three points from three draws before a heavy 5-1 defeat to newly promoted Milford FC.
The club has since moved to appoint Bulgarian coach Dimitar Nikolaev Pantev as Gabriel’s replacement. Durban City then completed the list of five after Ben Youssef’s reported departure.
The Tunisian had taken charge of seven league matches, collecting seven points through one win, four draws and two defeats. His exit came despite Durban City’s progress in the CAF Confederation Cup, where they defeated Rukinzo FC 3-1 on aggregate.
Five coaches have therefore lost their positions or departed after an extremely short period, with the latest changes coming before the league has even reached the halfway point of the campaign.
PSL COACHES UNDER HUGE PRESSURE
The early changes underline just how quickly results can influence decisions at the highest level of South African football.
There has also been another notable coaching development at TS Galaxy.
Bernard Parker is set to move into an assistant coaching role after seven league matches, with chairman Tim Sukazi confirming that the club is looking to appoint an experienced head coach during the international break. Parker will remain involved with the first team while continuing his coaching development.
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