Chippa United have reportedly parted ways with head coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi just hours after Wednesday night’s 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United.
The latest loss appears to have been the final straw for the Chilli Boys hierarchy following a disastrous run of results that has dragged the club closer to relegation trouble.
According to iDiski Times, Vilakazi, affectionately known as “Kanu”, has already informed members of his technical team and players that he is leaving the club with immediate effect.
The decision comes after Chippa suffered back-to-back heavy defeats, including a humiliating 5-1 loss to AmaZulu FC last weekend.
Vilakazi leaves the Eastern Cape outfit sitting 13th on the Betway Premiership table with 24 points from 27 matches, just two points above the relegation playoff spot.
His departure follows a poor run in which Chippa managed just one victory in their last nine league games.
The coaching instability at the club continues, with Vilakazi becoming the third coach to leave Chippa this season after Sinethemba Badela and Luc Eymael also exited earlier in the campaign.
Attention will now quickly turn to who takes charge for the remainder of the season as Chippa prepare for crucial fixtures against TS Galaxy, Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs.
With relegation fears growing, the club now faces a massive battle to secure its Premiership status.