JUST IN: CLINTON LARSEN LANDS NEW PSL JOB AS HIGHBURY FC IDENTIFY THEIR NEW HEAD COACH

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — 12 NOVEMBER 2026

Experienced South African football coach Clinton Larsen is set to make a return to the dugout after reportedly securing a new coaching opportunity with Motsepe Foundation Championship side Highbury FC.

The 55-year-old tactician has emerged as the preferred candidate to replace Vusumuzi Vilakazi, who recently parted ways with the Gqeberha-based club following discussions with the management.

According to reports by FARPost, Larsen has already travelled to the Eastern Cape to finalise discussions with Highbury and is expected to take charge of the team.

The potential appointment comes at a crucial moment for the club, which is determined to improve its position in the league and strengthen its ambitions of competing for promotion to the Betway Premiership.

Highbury currently occupy eighth position on the Motsepe Foundation Championship standings, having collected 15 points from their opening 10 matches.

Vilakazi managed four victories, three draws and three defeats during his short spell at the club. However, the management reportedly felt that a change was necessary to accelerate the team's progress towards its seasonal objectives.

For Larsen, this represents another opportunity to demonstrate his coaching abilities after his recent departure from Venda FC.

His previous spell at Venda ended in September following a difficult beginning to the 2026/27 campaign, during which the team managed only one point from its opening five league matches.

Despite that setback, Larsen remains an experienced figure in South African football.

He previously coached several clubs, including Bloemfontein Celtic, Golden Arrows, Chippa United, Polokwane City and Magesi FC.

His biggest achievement came at Magesi, where he guided the club to promotion to the top flight before delivering a memorable Carling Knockout triumph in 2024.

Magesi defeated Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, producing one of the biggest surprises in South African domestic football.

Highbury will now be hoping that Larsen can bring the same determination, experience and winning mentality to their dressing room.

His immediate responsibility will be to improve consistency, strengthen the team's performances and help the club move closer to the promotion places.

The appointment could prove to be an important turning point for both Larsen and Highbury as the season continues.

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