21-07-2025
Lehlohonolo Seema returns home as Siwelele rise from the ashes
In a twist seemingly scripted for the romance of South African football, Lehlohonolo Seema has returned to where it all began — not to marshal the defence, but to call the shots from the dugout.
The former Bloemfontein Celtic captain has been appointed head coach of Siwelele FC, the newly formed side rising from the purchase of SuperSport United's Betway Premiership status.
Pending league approval, the team will relocate to the Free State capital, where football hearts have long ached for the return of their beloved green and white.
For Seema, this is more than just a coaching job. It's home. It's a legacy.
Since retiring, Seema has taken the scenic route to Bloemfontein's technical area — weathering boardroom chaos at Chippa United, pushing young talent at Golden Arrows, and steering Sekhukhune United into the Top 4 before a surprise parting of ways in March this year.
