2 South African Coaches Leading Race to Replace Cedric Kaze and Ben Youssef at Kaizer Chiefs
- Kaizer Chiefs' managerial role is up for debate again this summer as the Glamour Boys are reportedly not considering keeping Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef
- The Premier Soccer League giants are expected to make their final decision on the two coaches after their last Betway Premiership game of the season
- Two South African tacticians have reportedly been named as the two leading candidates for the managerial role at the Naturena next season
As the 2025-26 Betway Premiership season is heading to an end, Kaizer Chiefs are approaching a crucial time as they are expected to make a decision concerning their coaching crew ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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A primary issue on the table is whether Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef will be retained within the current coaching setup, with the latest reports claiming the club are not expected to renew their contracts.
Should that decision be finalised and made official at the end of the season, the next major issue that needs to be tackled by the Soweto giants becomes whether they will bring in a new head coach to spearhead the project going forward.
Two South African coaches have been linked with the Glamour Boys since Nasreddine Nabi was sacked in October 2025, and they could be the two managers who could be turned to.
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Leading candidate for the job: Manqoba Mngqithi
Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi has been one of the South African coaches linked with taking over from Kaze and Ben Youssef at Kaizer Chiefs next season, as per trending reports.
Aside from replacing both coaches outright, there is also an option of the Lamontville Golden Arrows head coach coming in with the duo working alongside him as assistant managers.
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Insider reports suggest the Soweto giants could integrate a senior head coach into the existing technical structure, with Mngqithi currently considered the preferred option.
A well-known Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates insider, Innocent Mkhize, noted on X that the duo is expected to stay, while the club looks to strengthen the technical bench with an experienced figure leading the team. He further indicated that Mngqithi is currently the leading candidate for that senior position.
Mngqithi’s strong Premier Soccer League track record and experience at top-level competition make him a convincing option for a club aiming to rebuild with consistency and direction.
Popular option, fan-favourite: Pitso Mosimane
The popular name who has been linked with Kaizer Chiefs' coaching job since 2023 is Pitso Mosimane, and he is currently without a managerial role and would be ready to take over the job if called upon. The former Mamelodi Sundowns manager has previously shown a willingness to consider a role at Naturena, keeping speculation alive around a possible future move.
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Jingles decorated career, multiple trophies, and proven success across African competitions continue to cement his status as one of the continent’s most accomplished coaches.
As a result, a potential appointment at the Glamour Boys cannot be entirely dismissed. Ultimately, the final decision now lies with Kaizer Chiefs’ executive management as they shape the club’s next project.
The club recently appointed a new CEO, who could usher in a new project in terms of the squad quality and the coaching department ahead of next season.
Motaung Jr speaks on McCarthy, Mosimane's links
Briefly News also reported that sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr opened up on the rumours linking Benni McCarthy and Pitso Mosimane to Kaizer Chiefs.
The two South African tacticians are part of the few coaches who have been tipped to take over the coaching role at Naturena.
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