Chippa United has announced the re-appointment of former head coach Dan Malesela ahead of the 2018-19 Absa Premiership season.

Vladislav Heric, who took over the helm at the Chilli Boys on 3 March 2018, has now been moved to a development role at the club.

The Chilli Boys have since opted to bring Malesela back into the fold for the start of the new campaign.

Malesela previously parted ways with the club after just three games and was subsequently replaced by Teboho Moloi, who departed six months later.

The Port Elizabeth-based side confirmed the news of Malesela’s re-appointment on their official Twitter page:

Dan Malesela will make a return to Chippa United next season, Chairman Siviwe Mpengesi announced today.

CUFC’s longest serving coach, Dan Malesela will take over the reins from Vladislav Heric who will move over to the Development.

Mbuyiselo Sambu will assist Malesela pic.twitter.com/nmtb9jbzXt

— Chippa United FC (@ChippaUnitedFC) May 27, 2018