OFFICIAL: Mamelodi Sundowns' Champions League trophy-winning coach takes charge of Moroccan club Casablanca

Sporting Club Casablanca have announced the appointment of Jerry Tshabalala as their new head coach.

The Tembisa-born mentor was suspended by Mamelodi Sundowns due to alleged improper conduct towards the players in the club's female team in December 2024.

Tshabalala has now taken charge of Casablanca as he continues his coaching career in another country.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new head coach, the two-time African champion, Mr Jerry Tshabalala," a club statement read.

Tshabalala's suspension prompted Sundowns to announce that they were launching an internal investigation regarding the allegations against him.

However, no official update has been provided by the Tshwane giants at this point and Godfrey Sapula is currently in charge of the team on an interim basis. 

Tshabalala is one of the most decorated coaches in African women's club football, having won two CAF Women's Champions League titles with Sundowns.

In the 2023 Champions League final, he masterminded Masandawana's 3-0 win against his new club, Casablanca, becoming the first coach to win the tournament twice in the process.

It remains to be seen whether Sundowns will issue an official statement regarding Tshabalala following his appointment at Casablanca.

The 45-year-old, on the other hand, will be preparing Casablanca for the upcoming Moroccan Women's Championship season.