Cedric Kaze Speaks on His Future at Kaizer Chiefs Following End of 2025–26 Season

• Cedric Kaze has opened up on his future at Kaizer Chiefs after finishing the 2025-26 Betway Premiership season with a defeat
• The Burudian tactician and his fellow co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef were unable to guide Amakhosi past Chippa United FC
• The comments from Kaze concerning his future at Naturena sparked mixed reactions from fans on social media

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has addressed speculation surrounding his future and that of the club’s technical staff after the curtain came down on the season.

Amakhosi wrapped up their 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign with a narrow 1-0 loss to Chippa United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Despite the defeat, the Soweto giants secured third place in the standings after collecting 54 points from their 30 league fixtures.

Their league finish also booked them a spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup, a competition they featured in during the current campaign.

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Kaze opens up on future at Chiefs

Speaking after the match, Kaze explained that decisions regarding the coaching staff will ultimately rest with the club’s hierarchy. He revealed that discussions are expected to take place next week, during which the technical team will review the season and outline plans aimed at improving the side moving forward.

“I had a feeling that question was coming, although I didn’t expect it to be the opening one,” said Kaze.

“I assumed we would first discuss the tactical side of the match, but that’s okay. The decision lies with the board. We are likely to meet next week to evaluate the season and also review the work of the coaches. There are several matters we want to present because we believe they can help move the club in the right direction.

“It will be a conversation between two sides that have worked well together, and I’m sure clarity will come afterwards.”

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When asked if the team’s performances this season had complicated the board’s decision over the coaching staff, Kaze admitted he hopes their progress has given management something serious to think about.

“I certainly hope so,” he said. “I hope the results we achieved this season have made the decision more difficult for the board.”

Fans react to Kaze's comments on future

Kaze's comments about his future at Kaizer Chiefs gathered loads of reactions from Amakhosi supporters and others on social media.

Lulomko Mashwabada shared:

"They were given a mandate to finish top 3, so mission accomplished, give them a 4-year contract."

Khaya Racaza said:

"There's no future, thanks, guys, but now chiefs needs a proper coach. A big team like Chiefs doesn't need co-coaching."

Mpetjeng Makua wrote:

"Why are people concerned about their future? It is management that will decide, not fans or media."

Mpho Vincent mentioned:

"They have to keep these coaches if they hope to take the team forward, add more quality players to the team, offload unused players as per the coaches' requests, good things will happen, bringing in a new coach will take the team 5 steps back even if it's Pitso coming in, he needed time to succeed at Sundowns, and we don't have time."

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Mvangwana Dila added:

"Coaches, assistant coaches, players and kit managers, they all come and go. Coaches are job seekers and moneyvores; they know tomorrow they can leave, so collecting the money is very important to them. Kaze, fill up your wallet, brother. Kaizer Chiefs are still not sure which project they must do."

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.

Source: Briefly News