Kaizer Chiefs Make Final Decision on Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef Ahead of Next Season
- Kaizer Chiefs have taken the final decision on parting ways with their co-coaches, Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef
- The two foreign managers took over from Nasreddine Nabi earlier this season and ended the season on a good note
- The Glamour Boys released an official statement concerning their decision on their two managers ahead of next season
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Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly taken a final decision on the futures of Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef ahead of next season.
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The Glamour Boys decided to appoint Kaze and Ben Youssef after they parted ways with Nasreddine Nabi at the beginning of the season.
They both led Amakhosi to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership campaign, marking a major turnaround after the club ended ninth the previous season. It also represented the Soweto-based club's strongest league performance since the 2019/20 season.
The coaching pair played a key role in bringing stability back to the team following several inconsistent campaigns, with Chiefs finishing the season on 54 points to secure qualification for continental competition once again.
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Amakhosi will join Durban City as South Africa’s representatives in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.
Amakhosi part ways with Kaze, Ben Youssef
According to Lorenz Kohler, Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly set to end their association with co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze after their contracts reached an end.
Reports suggest the two tacticians will leave Naturena, even after guiding the club to its best league performance in the past six seasons.
Although the team showed clear signs of improvement, Chiefs are believed to be pursuing a new direction ahead of the upcoming campaign, with plans to appoint a new head coach in the near future.
The decision marks yet another change within the club’s technical department as management aims to build on the progress achieved this season and strengthen their push for trophies next term.
Kaizer Chiefs confirm their departure
A few minutes after the reports about Kaizer Chiefs' decision on Kaze and Ben Youssef, the club released an official statement on their website to confirm their final position on the two managers.
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The Soweto giants outlined the contributions made by both coaches during their tenure. Ben Youssef arrived at the start of the 2024/25 season, while Kaze joined in October 2024, initially serving under former head coach Nasreddine Nabi before his departure in October 2025.
Their tenure also included a narrow miss in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, where they finished on 10 points in Group D but were eliminated on goal difference.
Across the 2025/26 season, the pair oversaw 39 matches in total across the Betway Premiership, Carling Knockout Cup, Nedbank Cup, and the CAF Confederation Cup, recording 19 wins, 11 draws, and 9 defeats.
The club expressed appreciation for their service and contributions, wishing them well in their future endeavours, while also indicating that further squad and technical updates will be communicated in the coming weeks as preparations for the new season continue.
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 among the few coaches tipped to take over the coaching role at Naturena.
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