LOL: Kaizer Chiefs coach shortlist is long enough to build an entire football team
The Kaizer Chiefs coach shortlist is becoming so long that you can use it to build an entire football team.
The Kaizer Chiefs coach shortlist keeps growing
Take your pick from the myriad names mentioned as potential candidates to become the next Kaizer Chiefs boss. First, there were a couple of Brazilians Alex Gallo and Vanderlei Luxemburgo. Then an Iberian duo came into contention; Spaniard Raul Caneda and the Portuguese former Benfica, Spartak Moscow, Al Nassr and Egypt manager Rui Vitoria. Local names Pitso Mosimane and Manqoba Mngqithi are there too, of course. We’ve even forgotten about Nasreddine Nabi who ‘came close’ to becoming the boss at the start of this season. The club’s board desperately need to make the right appointment next time, but there’s no guarantee that the new coach will come from this list of names. We’ve even got our theories about Lehlohonolo Seema’s suitability for the role. Are we missing anybody? There’s also no guarantee that the club’s new manager will come from this list.
Pitso Mosimane during his final season with Al Ahly in Egypt. Image: @cafonline/X.
Unlikely options
Portuguese boss Jose Peseiro took Nigeria to the Africa Cup of Nations final. He’s also got extensive experience in the Middle East, Europe and African club football. Ace Khuse, a Kaizer Chiefs legend, and Bafana Bafana icon Benni McCarthy are other names that have been mentioned. However, they’re long shots at best. According to agent Mike Makaab, Manqoba Mngqithi isn’t destined to become the Amakhosi boss. The 53-year-old former AmaZulu, Chippa and Golden Arrows head coach is happy with the newly-crowned champions and is in discussions over a new contract. Amakhosi reportedly made a move for him at the start of this season but Sundowns triggered a one-year renewal on his deal to fend off interest.
THE RACE FOR MTN8 QUALIFICATION
Amakhosi have four matches left of the DStv Premiership campaign. Only two points separate them in eighth place (34) and AmaZulu in twelfth (31) so it’ll be an almighty scrap to finish in the MTN8 qualification places. Will Cavin Johnson go out with a bang or a whimper? AmaZulu does have a shame in hand though.
- Sun 12 May vs AmaZulu (A) – 17:30
- Sat 18 May vs Polokwane (H) – 15:00
- Sat 25 May vs Cape Town Spurs (A) – 15:00
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