AmaZulu FC Appoints Ex-Kaizer Chiefs Coach as New Manager
- AmaZulu FC have officially announced a new head coach after the departure of Pablo Franco Martin a few days ago
- The Spanish tactician was sacked by the PSL side after failing to win one of the first three games in the Betway Premiership this season
- The Durban-based club announced a joint head coaches with a former Kaizer Chiefs manager being one of them
AmaZulu FC have appointed a former Kaizer Chiefs manager alongside another South African mentor as joint head coaches.
The Durban-based club parted ways with Spanish coach Pablo Franco Martin after a poor start to the season in the Betway Premiership.
The Spanish tactician did not get good results in Usuthu's first three league games this campaign, losing all of them.
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AmaZulu appoint a new coach after sacking Pablo Martin
According to a report by iDiskiTimes, AmaZulu have appointed former Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane and Mzansi tactician Vusimuzi Vilakazi as joint managers after sacking Martin.
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The Premier Soccer League side released an official statement confirming Zwane and Vilakazi's appointment on Tuesday evening.
"Usuthu has officially named Arthur "1011" Zwane and Vusimuzi "Kanu" Vilakazi as joint first team head coaches in a move which will see the SA born coaching duo assume their roles with immediate effect," the club stated.
AmaZulu President Sandile Zungu explained the club's decision to hire the two coaches.
"Their combined experience as both coaches and former professional players will be crucial in developing our younger talents and guiding our seasoned players in the task ahead," he said.
The Durban giants still have a chance to turn their season around in the Betway Premiership despite starting poorly.
What you need to know about Arthur Zwane
Arthur Zwane discovered his passion for football early in life, thanks to a family that celebrated the sport. Growing up close to someone involved in football allowed him to lay the groundwork for his future career. He gradually made his way into the football world and built a strong reputation. Born on 20 September 1973, in Meadowlands, Zwane has since become a prominent figure in the sport.
Kaizer Chiefs had several notable matches in recent competitions. In the Betway Premiership, they secured a significant victory against Durban City Football Club with a score of 3:0 on August 9, 2022. They faced Stellenbosch FC on October 9, 2022, but unfortunately lost 1:3.
Later, on 31 December2022, they suffered another defeat, this time against Lamontville Golden Arrows, with a score of 0:2. However, they bounced back on 29 January 2023, with a solid 2:0 win over Royal AM FC. In the Nedbank Cup, they triumphed over Durban City Football Club once again, winning 2:0 on 10 February 2023.
Former Kaizer Chiefs coach picks his favourite PSL club
Briefly News earlier reported that former Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Johnson has disclosed that he has been a lifelong fan of Orlando Pirates.
The former Amakhosi tactician admitted that he has always had a special place in his heart for Chiefs' Soweto rivals Pirates.
The South African coach was the Glamour Boys' head of academy before being promoted as first-team coach on an interim basis.
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