Yanga SC Sack Romain Folz, Replace Him With Kaizer Chiefs Legend
- Romain Folz has parted ways with Yanga SC after the Tanzanian giants lost against Malawian side Silver Strikers in the CAF Champions League
- The former Mamelodi Sundowns technical crew member spent a few months on the job after joining the club in July
- Social media users shared their thoughts on Folz's sacking and being replaced by a Kaizer Chiefs legend
Tanzanian giants Yanga SC have parted ways with head coach Romain Folz, replacing him with a Kaizer Chiefs legend, just months after the Frenchman took charge of the club.
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The decision follows Yanga’s 1-0 defeat to Malawian side Silver Strikers in the CAF Champions League on Saturday, October 18, 2025, which was their first loss of the season in Lilongwe during the second preliminary round.
Folz left Mamelodi Sundowns when Manqoba Mngqithi was sacked and replaced by the Portuguese tactician, Miguel Cardoso.
Yanga SC sacks Folz, appoints Chiefs legend
In an official statement, the club confirmed the termination of Folz’s contract:
“The Management of Young Africans Sports Club would like to inform the public that it has terminated the contract of the Head Coach of the first team, Romain Folz,” the announcement read.
Folz, who took over in July 2023, had a brief yet eventful tenure. He guided Yanga to victory in the Community Shield against arch-rivals Simba SC and helped them progress to the second preliminary round of the Champions League.
However, reports from Tanzania indicate growing frustration among club officials and supporters over the team’s unconvincing style of play, concerns that intensified after a league draw with Mbeya City, leading to his abrupt dismissal.
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The Tanzanian giants have since replaced Folz with Kaizer Chiefs legend Patrick Mabedi, who has been promoted from the technical crew. He will be in charge of the team on an interim basis with the club already working on appointing a new permanent coach.
South Africans who were also familiar with Folz during his time with Mamelodi Sundowns shared their thoughts after he was sacked by Yanga SC.
Gomolemo Kent commented:
"I can safely say this plumber soon is gona coach Chiefs I know how those management roll."
Ntlanganiso Elliot Mbutyu said:
"Coaching has something to do with lucky, this boy lucky is not on his side at the moment hence he is not doing well. Pitso noRulani they also not good coaches in my opinion compare to Manqoba."
Mpedi Katlego G'Katamelow reacted:
"You can’t study Coaching, that’s something grew within you , i can be highly qualified yes by papers but practically, it’s something different from what you studied… We have good coaches without certificate and they are doing very well , its not about being highly qualified.."
Daniel Mthabela shared:
"Folz is highly 👌 qualified as a Coach more than those clowns at Chiefs.
Goodman Lavezzy added:
"Eminem should focus on rap music this football thing is not his thing."
Sundowns sign a new goalkeeper
Briefly News also reported that Mamelodi Sundowns are not slowing down as they've completed the signing of another goalkeeper.
The Brazilians snapped up the young South African shot-stopper after leaving his former club.
Source: Briefly News
