Tembo admitted it is not in his hands to keep Mbule as he appears to have resigned himself to the grim prospect of losing his star midfielder.
“I want Sipho to stay but it is not up to me. I cannot rule out his departure,” said Tembo as per Sowetan Live.
“We will promote a couple of youngsters and get two or three experienced players, depending on the budget. Injuries were our major problem last season. We reported for camp two weeks ago and I have a feeling that we will do well next season.”
Mbule came through the SuperSport youth ranks and the 23-year-old has so far spent his entire professional career at the club.
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On the other hand, Laffor, 36, is hoping to move up on the list of the most successful players in the history of the PSL since its establishment in 1996.
Laffor, who has been plying in his trade in South Africa since 2005 when he joined Jomo Cosmos, is currently placed joint second with Kaizer Chiefs legend Thabo Mooki on the illustrious list with 14 trophies.
Only Orlando Pirates legend Daine Klate has won more trophies than Laffor with the former having lifted a record 15 titles during his time with SuperSport, Pirates and Bidvest Wits.
Mooki and Klate have both retired from professional football and Laffor will become the second player to win a record 15 trophies if he clinches the South African FA Cup with the Chilli Boys this weekend.
On the other hand, Laffor, 36, is hoping to move up on the list of the most successful players in the history of the PSL since its establishment in 1996.
Laffor, who has been plying in his trade in South Africa since 2005 when he joined Jomo Cosmos, is currently placed joint second with Kaizer Chiefs legend Thabo Mooki on the illustrious list with 14 trophies.
Only Orlando Pirates legend Daine Klate has won more trophies than Laffor with the former having lifted a record 15 titles during his time with SuperSport, Pirates and Bidvest Wits.
Mooki and Klate have both retired from professional football and Laffor will become the second player to win a record 15 trophies if he clinches the South African FA Cup with the Chilli Boys this weekend.