Kaze to Kaizer Chiefs has a good ring to it, but who is he?
Kaizer Chiefs are planning to make an exciting coaching appointment on Deadline Day. Who is Cedric Kaze and what could be brought to the party at Naturena?
Cedric Kaze knows Nasreddine Nabi well
Via UnplayableZA, Burundian coach Cedric Kaze is a top candidate to work alongside head coach Nasreddine Nabi as his new assistant. The pair know each other well after working together for Yanga SC. Kaze is the former Burundi National Team coach and has worked with the U17s, U20s and U23s.
𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐙’𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
Burundian coach Cedric Kaze is the frontrunner to replace Fernando Da Cruz at Kaizer Chiefs.
Kaze previously worked with Nasraddine Nabi at Young Africans.#Amakhosi4Life #UNPLAYABLE pic.twitter.com/FwNjOGLKVK
— #UNPLAYABLE (@UnplayableZA) September 19, 2024
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Chiefs to ditch The Ox on D-Day?
According to SABC Sport, Chiefs are discussing a loan move with promoted Magesi FC for Sibongiseni Mthethwa. ‘The Ox’ moved to Naturena from Winelands side Stellies exactly a year ago.
“Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi FC are in discussions over a possible loan deal for midfielder Sibongiseni ‘Ox’ Mthethwa before the transfer window closes on Friday night, SABC Sport has been informed. Chiefs are understood to have informed Mthethwa he is surplus to requirements under new coach Nasreddine Nabi and have been offering him to several clubs in the Premier Soccer League.”
Chiefs need to get more out of The Ox this season. Image: SABC Sport
The next five Amakhosi matches in the Betway Prem
Meanwhile, Amakhosi will be eager to follow up on their win over Gallants as they look ahead to upcoming tests. The matchwinner on the opening day, teenager Mfundo Vilakazi, will be absent against SuperSport and potentially Sundowns because of his call-up to the South Africa U20 Men’s National team for the Cosafa Cup.
AmaZulu – Wednesday, September 25, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:30
Mamelodi Sundowns – Saturday, September 28, FNB Stadium, 15:00
SuperSport United – Saturday, October 26, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30
Magesi FC – Wednesday, October 30, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 19:30
Royal AM – Sunday, November 9 – FNB Stadium, 17:30
Kaizer Chiefs fans encapsulating the passion of a Soweto Derby. Image: BackpagePix
What are you expecting on Deadline Day? Does Cedric Kaze have the pedigree to excel at Naturena?
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Kaizer Chiefs finished the 2023-2024 league campaign in tenth position, their worst placing in the history of the DStv Premiership. Their last league title came back in 2015, their most recent piece of major silverware.
