Kaizer Chiefs Reportedly Extend Contracts of 2 Coaches Ahead of Next Season

• Kaizer Chiefs are said to have extended the contracts of two coaches after finishing the Betway Premiership on a good note
• The Glamour Boys secured a third-place finish in the Premier Soccer League and will be playing continental football next season
• Reports also confirmed the reason the Soweto giants decided to offer the two coaches new deals ahead of the 2026-27 season

Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly made a huge decision ahead of the forthcoming 2026/27 season, as they have decided to extend two of their coaches' contracts.

The Soweto giants decided to keep Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef on their coaching staff after parting ways with head coach Nasreddine Nabi, only six matches into the 2025/26 season.

Although the club did not secure any silverware this year, Kaze and Ben Youssef played a key role in guiding Amakhosi to a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership, which earned them qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup for another season.

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The two coaches were in charge of the club when they were knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup in the group stage this season. They also had a poor outing in the Carling Knockout Cup and failed to defend the Nedbank Cup title.

Kaizer Chiefs renew coaches' contracts

According to reports, goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzoughi and conditioning coach Safi Majdi have received strong commendation for their work in their respective areas, with their performances standing out to the club’s hierarchy.

Due to the top-class performances from both coaches, Amakhosi have moved to reward the pair with new deals as part of ongoing efforts to improve consistency and stability within the technical team.

A source told Soccer Laduma that discussions are currently focused on Mzoughi and Majdi, both of whom are believed to have been offered two-year deals running from July 2026 to June 2028, although nothing has been formally signed yet. The offer for the duo is already on the table.

Kaze and Ben Youssef's future at Naturena

Despite reports about Mzoughi and Majdi's new contracts, there is still uncertainty surrounding Kaze and Ben Youssef's future at Kaizer Chiefs.

According to reports, no formal decision has been made regarding the future of both managers, though developments could emerge before Amakhosi's final league match against Chippa United this weekend.

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It should be noted that the Glamour Boys' decision to either let go or retain Ben Youssef and Kaze remains complex, as the club is yet to analyse their performance this season due to mixed results.

The two coaches who have been reportedly offered new deals secured theirs based on their individual impact in the goalkeeping and player conditioning departments.

One of the major things to look out for in Kaizer Chiefs camp when the season comes to an end this weekend is the Soweto-based club's decision on their co-coaches ahead of the next campaign.

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns battle for SA forward

Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are in a transfer battle as they are all interested in snapping up a South African forward.

The three PSL giants were said to be looking for the possibility of signing the winger before the winter transfer window closes.

Source: Briefly News