A massive structural revolution is brewing at Naturena. Despite steering Kaizer Chiefs to a commendable third-place finish in the Betway Premiership—their highest league standing since 2020—co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef are expected to part ways with the club in the coming weeks.
The technical duo successfully steadied the ship following the mid-season dismissal of Nasreddine Nabi, earning widespread praise from the Amakhosi faithful. However, the club hierarchy is reportedly determined to head in an entirely new tactical direction to prepare for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
The Ultimate Dream: Will “Jingles” Finally Join Amakhosi?
The biggest name dominating the tactical radar is legendary South African tactician Pitso Mosimane.
The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly mastermind, affectionately known as “Jingles,” has been unattached for over a year. Having recently dropped emotional hints about his deep ancestral connections to the Soweto giants, Mosimane has explicitly admitted he would seriously consider the head coaching role if a formal approach is made by management.
Massive Clearout: 9 Senior Stars Facing Naturena Exit
To match the impending technical changes, Kaizer Chiefs are preparing a ruthless squad clearance. Close to 10 senior players are currently facing highly uncertain futures and could be shown the exit door to clear up the wage bill for incoming marquee signings:
THE POTENTIAL NATURENA EXIT LIST:
❌ Gaston Sirino ❌ Luke Baartman
❌ Fiacre Ntwari ❌ George Matlou
❌ Bruce Bvuma ❌ Happy Mashiane
❌ Samkelo Zwane ❌ Paseka Mako
❌ Etiosa Ighodaro
Continental Reinforcements: The Midfield Puzzle
With a return to continental football locked in, Chiefs are desperate to avoid a repeat of this season’s disappointing CAF Confederation Cup group stage exit.
SuperSport United’s midfield dynamo Grant Margeman has emerged as a high-profile transfer target to inject steel into the center of the pitch. However, football analysts note that a deal could hinge on the futures of current Amakhosi central options Siphesihle Ndlovu and Sibongiseni Mthethwa, as management weighs up squad balance before finalizing any blockbuster midfielder deals.
