Orlando Pirates have announced the departure of assistant coach Benson Mhlongo with immediate effect.
According to the club, the former South Africa international will take over the coaching reigns at National First Division side TS Sporting.
Pirates released the following statement on their official website:
Benson Mhlongo has received the Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza’s blessings to leave the club and persue his dream of becoming a head coach.
After spending two seasons as assistant coach at the club, the 37-year old is now ready to make the jump to assume a head coaching role at newly promoted National First Division outfit TS Sporting.