Ilyes Mzoughi: Sacked Kaizer Chiefs Coach Lands New Lucrative Job After Leaving PSL Giants

• Kaizer Chiefs' former goalkeeper coach Ilyes Mzoughi has landed a new managerial job after leaving the Premier Soccer League giants
• The Soweto-based club showed the Tunisian mentor the exit doors after deciding to part ways with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef
• Kaizer Chiefs fans and others took to social media to react to the report about the North African mentor securing a new job

Goalkeeping coach Ilyes Mzoughi has moved on to greater things just a few days after being let go by Kaizer Chiefs, as he's already preparing for his next role on the international football scene.

Mzoughi came to the Glamour Boys with Nasreddine Nabi during the 2024-25 season, and decided to stay after the Tunisian tactician parted ways with the Soweto giants late last year. He was in charge of the goalkeeping department under the leadership of Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef.

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After the club decided to end their relationship with Kaze and Ben Youssef, Mzoughi also left his role alongside fitness coach Majdi Safi were also not retained.

Despite the exit, the Tunisian coach leaves with a strong reputation, particularly given Brandon Petersen’s impressive form during his tenure. Petersen emerged as one of Amakhosi’s most reliable performers, recording 18 clean sheets in all competitions.

Next destination after Kaizer Chiefs

Mzoughi has now secured a role with the Burkina Faso national team setup, where he will join their technical staff for a series of upcoming international friendlies. Although he had shown a preference for continuing in club football, the national team offer provides an immediate return to active involvement in match preparation and competition.

Burkina Faso are scheduled to play Russia on 5 June, followed by a fixture against Belarus on 9 June, with Mzoughi expected to play a key part in goalkeeper preparation and broader technical support throughout the camp.

Before his stint at Kaizer Chiefs, he previously served as goalkeeper coach for the Mauritania national team over a four-year period. His playing career also took him through France, Germany, and Switzerland before he transitioned fully into coaching across North Africa and the Gulf region, pausing that journey when he joined the Soweto-based club.

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Mzoughi continues to maintain a close professional relationship with Nasreddine Nabi, raising the possibility of future collaboration. Nabi himself is currently being linked with a potential move to Moroccan giants Wydad Athletic Club.

Fans react to Mzoughi's latest appointment

Mzoughi, who was one of the fans' favourites during his time at Kaizer Chiefs, had PSL followers commenting on his latest coaching job after leaving the Glamour Boys.

Ultraa Ls

"This guy loves Kaizer Chiefs with his whole heart🙌🏼look at his head ✌️! The management of Kaizer Chiefs failed him, I swear 💔"

Thabani Lauren Mzinto

"He left Kaizer Chiefs a few days ago, but he is already gaining weight 😂😂😂."

Maliviwe Mvakwendlu

"This guy & those 2 co-coaches i thought they were building something special e naturena & you could tell nje the mood inside the team was coming & players were starting to unite & fight together they only needed patience from the club and fans but mpaze management had unrealistic expectations especially their current squad there was no way they could finish in the top 2 ahead of Sundowns/Rats😂all i can say is they're back to square one!!"

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Thamsanqa Ivan Blt Tiki-Bobani

"It is not for the first time being assigned to train the Burkina Faso national team goalkeepers. He's so fond of the set-up. He could have stayed at Chiefs, but the issue is with the incoming coach, as he preferred bringing in his own technical team. That is the reason Sisu's departure was announced 2 days after the disclosure of the departure of Kaze and Ben."

Diffa Diffa

"I will not forgive chiefs for letting this madala go😭 The only apology I can accept ortk is to sign Pitso as a head coach."

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.

Source: Briefly News