Chiefs appoint Da Cruz as head coach

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the appointment of Fernando Da Cruz as their new head coach on Wednesday evening.

“Kaizer Chiefs are pleased to confirm the appointment of Fernando da Cruz as Head Coach. He has signed a two-year contract with a one-year option, effective 1 July 2026,” the club said in a statement.

The 53 year-old Frenchman is expected to take Chiefs forward from the reign of Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, who guided the team to third place in the Betway Premiership and secured qualification for next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.

“He worked briefly with Chiefs during pre-season two years ago before joining the Moroccan Football Federation, where he served as Technical Director until the end of June. He will officially take charge of Amakhosi at the beginning of July,” the statement added.

Chiefs appoint Fernando da Cruz as head coach

Kaizer Chiefs are pleased to confirm the appointment of Fernando da Cruz as Head Coach. He has signed a two-year contract with a one-year option, effective 1 July 2026.

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— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) June 17, 2026

Written by: Ntsako Mukhari