Dillon Sheppard: Former Kaizer Chiefs Coach Returns to Amakhosi First Team
- A former Kaizer Chiefs coach has returned to the Naturena, and he's working with the Glamour Boys' first team again
- The Soweto-based club have been struggling under the guidance of co-coaches, Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef
- Cedric Kaze also explained why the Premier Soccer League giants decided to bring back their former coach at this piont of the season
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Former Kaizer Chiefs coach, Dillon Sheppard, has returned to the Glamour Boys first team amid pressure on Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef.
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The 47-year-old worked alongside Arthur Zwane, who is currently AmaZulu FC head coach, as co-coach for Amakhosi. He has once again made a return to Naturena, where he is once again involved with the senior team.
The Soweto giants have struggled to keep the form they started the second half of the season with, and it has seen them being knocked out of all cup competitions and struggling with form in the Betway Premiership.
Sheppard's role within the Chiefs' technical setup
Sheppard has rejoined the Kaizer Chiefs first team in a supporting capacity as part of the club’s technical staff, and one of the current co-coaches, Kaze, addressed the media regarding the 47-year-old’s reappointment, highlighting the value of his experience.
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“We have added another experienced member to the technical team [Sheppard]. During training, we focus on various scenarios to better prepare for situations that may occur during matches,” the Burudian tactician explained.
Sheppard's return to the first team coaching setup shows the club's intention to strengthen its technical department in a bid to improve overall performance in the Betway Premiership, as they can still finish in a good position before the season ends.
At present, the Soweto giants occupy fifth position on the log with 33 points from 19 matches played so far. They would have improved on the points gathered and still be in the title race, but defeat against Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby and also losing to Richards Bay ruled them out of the conversation.
Despite being out of the title race, Amakhosi remain within reach of the top four, with both AmaZulu FC (fourth) and Sekhukhune United (third) sitting on 34 points after playing 21 matches each, which means the two outstanding games can put them about those two on the log if they get a maximum of six points.
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Addressing the recent Kaizer Chiefs' struggles
Sheppard’s return comes amid a difficult spell for the team under co-coaches Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, with an improvement looking to be on the cards for the Soweto giants.
In the CAF Confederation Cup, Chiefs were knocked out in the group phase after losing their last match against Zamalek, and defeats against Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup, and the Carling Knockout Cup eliminated them from both competitions.
The league performance has gotten better in the last game as they secured a narrow win against Durban City at FNB Stadium on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Sheppard's inclusion in the technical setup aims to build the club's confidence in securing a top-three finish, which would guarantee qualification for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.
To achieve that, Kaizer Chiefs will need to deliver consistent performances and collect crucial wins as the season approaches its conclusion.
Kaizer Chiefs star ruled out with injury
Briefly News also reported that a Kaizer Chiefs star would be out of action for some time as he is recovering from a hamstring strain
The midfielder missed the Glamour Boys' last game in the Betway Premiership, and the club is yet to confirm when he will return to action.
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