Cedric Kaze: Kaizer Chiefs Coach Praised for Masterminding 8–0 National Team Victory

Cedric Kaze, who serves as co-coach at Kaizer Chiefs, has earned widespread acclaim after playing a key role in guiding his home nation, Burundi national football team, into the qualifying stages for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Kaze answered a call from the Burundi Football Federation to act as a technical advisor during Burundi’s preliminary AFCON 2027 ties against Chad national football team. Under his influence, the team produced a dominant display, cruising to an overwhelming 8-0 aggregate triumph.

Burundi secured victories in both legs with identical 4-0 scorelines—an unprecedented feat in the nation’s football history. Many have credited Kaze’s involvement as a decisive factor behind the team’s impressive showing.

The comprehensive win sees Burundi advance to the main qualifying group phase, set to run between September and November. The 2027 AFCON tournament itself will be staged across East Africa, with matches hosted in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

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Former Burundi international goalkeeper Aime Kitenge lauded Kaze’s impact, noting how quickly he transformed the squad’s dynamic.

Kitenge remarked that Kaze brought a renewed sense of energy and direction to the national setup, pointing out that such a convincing two-legged victory is a first in Burundi’s history. He added that Kaze’s football acumen and clarity of approach were evident even within a short time working with the team.

Kitenge, regarded as one of Burundi’s most experienced exports in South African football, also stressed the level of respect Kaze commanded within the camp. According to him, players and staff alike responded positively to Kaze’s ideas, with his authority and influence clearly reflected in the team’s performances.

Kaze will now aim to replicate that positive momentum at Kaizer Chiefs as the season enters its closing stages, with the club targeting a top-three finish to secure qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup next season.

Source: Briefly News