South Africa Premiership side Bloemfontein Celtic have announced the axing of coach Ernst Middendorp after a string of poor results.
The German coach, who led Ghanaian side Hearts and Kotoko in the past, was the door on Sunday after a meeting of the club's executives.
The club said in a statement that unfortunately positive results were not forthcoming and both parties deemed it appropriate to mutually terminate the contract.
“Unfortunately positive results were not forthcoming and both parties deemed it appropriate to mutually terminate the contract,†a club statement read.
“The team wishes Ernst together with his assistant Fadlu Davids and goalkeeper coach (Ronnie Kanalelo) all the best in their future endeavours.â€
The Free State-based side revealed that former coach, Clinton Larsen will immediately take over as head coach with his first assignment against Mpumalanga Black Aces on Wednesday.
He will be assisted by the club's former greats, Lehlohonolo Seema and Simon Gopane as the goalkeeper coach.
Phunya Selesele have been struggling for sometimes and are currently positioned 10th after fifteen matches, having won only four, drawn five and losing six.
The club also announced that Middendorp's assistants, Fadlu Davids and goalkeeper coach Ronnie Kanalelo, will also be no longer part of the club.