Highbury FC have officially parted ways with head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi with immediate effect following a difficult period for the club in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

The Eastern Cape-based club confirmed Vilakazi’s departure in an official announcement on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, bringing his time in charge to an end as the team looks to turn around its fortunes in South Africa’s second tier of professional football.

In its statement, Highbury FC expressed appreciation for the coach’s contribution, commitment and efforts during his spell at the club. The announcement acknowledged the work Vilakazi had done but did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding his departure.

"The club would like to place on record its appreciation for the coach's contribution, commitment and efforts during his time at Highbury FC," the club stated.

Although Highbury did not publicly disclose the specific reasons behind the decision, the development comes amid a challenging run of results that has reportedly fallen short of the club's expectations.

Vilakazi was appointed with the responsibility of guiding the team through a highly competitive Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign. However, maintaining consistency has proved difficult, with the club now opting for a major change in its technical department in the hope of improving its performances.

His departure represents a significant moment for Highbury, who will now have to consider their next move as they attempt to stabilise the team and return to winning ways.

The timing of the decision also places pressure on the club's management to identify a suitable replacement capable of restoring confidence and delivering better results for the remainder of the campaign.

For Vilakazi, the separation brings an end to his latest coaching assignment, leaving questions about where his next opportunity in South African football could emerge.

Highbury FC are yet to announce who will take over the coaching responsibilities or whether an interim coach will be appointed while the search for a permanent replacement continues.

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