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Kaizer Chiefs next coach: Local or foreign?
The vacant Kaizer Chiefs hot seat is one of the biggest talking points in South African football right now.
Kaizer Chiefs are once again searching for a new head coach. capturengo.org
The club recently parted ways with Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef.
Attention has now shifted to the leading candidates linked with one of African football’s biggest jobs.
These are the FOUR leading candidates for the vacant Amamkhosi hot seat.
TWO MASSIVE LOCAL NAMES LINKED WITH KAIZER CHIEFS
Former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi and veteran tactician Pitso Mosimane are the standout local candidates.
Recent reports suggest Mngqithi is currently leading the race.
“The plan at Kaizer Chiefs is to add one senior figure to the technical team, with Manqoba Mngqithi currently top of the list,” respected Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates insider Innocent Mkhize said on X.
Meanwhile, Mosimane remains available.
However, there has been no confirmed approach from either party. However, he remains a realistic option – practically speaking.
‘Jingles’ is available and Amakhosi are looking for a high-profile coach.
In fact, Mosimane recently highlighted his connection to the club.
“I’m part of the Kaizer Chiefs family because of my son. It’s a big, small family. My uncles, one played for Pirates, the other played for Chiefs, the one who trained Doc,” Mosimane stated on FARPost.
Kaizer Chiefs need a coach who can restore the club’s status.
Mngqithi enjoyed major success during Mamelodi Sundowns’ period of domestic dominance. He worked closely with Rulani Mokwena and helped build one of the strongest teams in PSL history.
Mosimane’s CV is even more impressive given his succuss in Africa (CAF Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup).
He won the CAF Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns (2016) and Al Ahly (2019 and 2021).
The South African coach also guided Al Ahly to a historic third-place finish at the FIFA Club World Cup in both 2020 and 2021.
More recently, he helped revive Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia. He guided the sleeping giants back to the top-flight football after earning promotion.
Both coaches offer proven success. Both understand the demands of South African football.
However, Mosimane’s continental pedigree could give him the edge with supporters. Many Kaizer Chiefs fans want a coach capable of competing in Africa again.
TWO WIDELY RESPECTED EUROPEAN COACHES LINKED
Sven Vandenbroeck and Fernando Da Cruz are the international names linked with the role.
As reported by The South African, Vandenbroeck was last linked with Kaizer Chiefs.
The 46-year-old Belgian has built a strong reputation across African football. His experience on the continent could make him an attractive option. He previously coached Wydad AC and CR Belouizdad.
Meanwhile, Da Cruz remains on Kaizer Chiefs’ radar.
“Several reports have also linked Fernando Da Cruz with a return to Naturena. The Spaniard was initially signed as assistant coach to Nabi but left just weeks into his tenure to take up a role in the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF),” KickOff reported.
So, Da Cruz already knows the environment at Naturena. That familiarity could work in his favour if Kaizer Chiefs want continuity. Now, the club faces a crucial decision.
Whether they choose local experience or international expertise, the next appointment could shape the future of Kaizer Chiefs for years to come.
SHOULD KAIZER CHIEFS HIRE A LOCAL COACH OR A EUROPEAN COACH TO TAKE CHARGE NEXT SEASON?
Give us your thoughts and views in the comments below …
Nigeria/Morocco: Morocco 2026 - Soname Rewards 6-Star Flamingos With N4.5m
[Leadership] Nigeria's U17 women national team, the Flamingos, have progressed to the third and final round of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women's World Cup qualifiers following a commanding two-legged display against Guinea. After a dominant 5-0 victory in the first leg in Abidjan, the Flamingos completed the job in emphatic fashion with a 6-0 win in the return leg in Ikenne, sealing a comprehensive aggregate triumph.
Bulls and Stormers march into URC semi-finals as Lions bow out
The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers kept the South African flag flying high in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship on Saturday as they booked their places in the semi-finals with commanding home victories in a gripping quarter-final weekend.
Unfortunately, the Fidelity Securedrive Lions’ campaign came to a heartbreaking end against a ruthless Leinster outfit in Dublin, and in the first quarter-final, played on Friday, the Glasgow Warriors defeated Connacht.
The results mean the Vodacom Bulls will travel to Scotland to face log leaders Glasgow at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday (15h30), while the DHL Stormers will take on Leinster in Dublin (18h30).
The Vodacom Bulls set the tone for the round with a dominant 45-14 dismantling of Munster in Pretoria on Saturday, while the DHL Stormers held off a determined Cardiff side 44-21 in Cape Town.
The Fidelity Securedrive Lions, meanwhile, were outclassed 59-10 by Leinster in Dublin, which brought down the curtain on their campaign, although they could still be proud that they reached their first-ever Vodacom URC playoff.
Bulls produce masterclass to power past Munster
The Vodacom Bulls produced a commanding all-round display to dispatch Munster 45-14 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, running in six tries to two, to book their place in the semi-finals and extend their winning run in the Vodacom URC to seven matches.
Johan Ackermann’s charges set the tone from the opening exchanges and never relinquished control, combining a sharp attacking edge with a powerful scrum and driving maul to keep the visitors at an arm’s length throughout.
The home side struck early through Embrose Papier, who twisted his way out of a tackle to touch down close to the posts in the fourth minute, and they doubled their lead when sharp vision from Willie le Roux sent Kurt-Lee Arendse racing away to use his pace and finish in the corner.
Munster, however, refused to fold and hit back with two tries early in the second quarter, while the hosts could only score a penalty goal by Handre Pollard.
The Vodacom Bulls’ forwards took charge in the closing stages of the half, with Johann Grobbelaar rumbling over from a maul in the 34th minute, and Cameron Hanekom powered across shortly after from another strong driving maul to stretch their lead to 31-14 going into the break.
The hosts picked up where they left off after the interval, with Papier grabbing his brace in the 53rd minute after snatching the ball from the base of a ruck and sprinting clear to the line, before Stravino Jacobs rounded off the scoring in the 58th minute as he gathered a slick pass out wide to seal the comprehensive 45-14 victory.
Scorers:
Vodacom Bulls 45 (31) – Tries: Embrose Papier (2), Kurt-Lee Arendse, Johann Grobbelaar, Cameron Hanekom, Stravino Jacobs. Conversions: Handre Pollard (6). Penalty Goal: Pollard.
Munster 14 (14) – Tries: Jack O’Donoghue, Alex Nankivell. Conversions: JJ Hanrahan (2).
Stormers stand strong against committed Cardiff
The DHL Stormers delivered a gutsy performance to overcome a determined Cardiff side 44-21 at the DHL Stadium on Saturday, booking their place in the semi-finals in a hard-fought but ultimately convincing encounter.
The Capetonians dominated the early exchanges and applied sustained pressure on attack, but they struggled initially to convert their advantage into points as Cardiff proved resolute in defence.
The visitors struck first, but the DHL Stormers responded emphatically, with André-Hugo Venter crashing over from a powerful rolling maul in the 24th minute to level matters.
Ntuthuko Mchunu then darted through from a lineout to crash over at pace in the 28th minute as the home side took control, and it wasn’t long before Cardiff’s ill-discipline saw them reduced to 14 men in the 31st minute, which Leolin Zas punished by racing down the touchline to stretch their lead to 21-7 at the break.
Cardiff refused to go quietly in the second half, pulling back to 21-14 from a scrum close to the hosts’ tryline, before Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu settled the home side’s nerves in the 51st minute, dashing to the tryline after taking a well-timed pass.
The Welshmen kept scrapping and reduced the gap to 26-21 from a rolling maul after an hour of play, but a second yellow card for Cardiff proved decisive as Paul de Villiers powered over to break the game open. Jurie Matthee extended their lead with two penalty goals and JJ Kotze scored the last try to round off a deserved 44-21 victory.
Scorers:
DHL Stormers 44 (21) – Tries: André-Hugo Venter, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Leolin Zas, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Paul de Villiers, JJ Kotze. Conversions: Feinberg-Mngomezulu (3), Jurie Matthee. Penalty goals: Matthee (2).
Cardiff 21 (7) – Tries: Cam Winnett, Taine Basham, James Botham. Conversions: Ioan Lloyd (3).
Lions bow out as Leinster prove too strong in Dublin
The Fidelity Securedrive Lions’ historic first Vodacom URC playoff campaign came to a disappointing end at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday as a clinical Leinster outfit ran riot to win 59-10, running in nine tries to two by the Johannesburgers.
The Lions started the contest with real intent, running hard and competing fiercely, but Leinster’s ability to convert pressure into points proved the difference, as they crossed twice in the opening quarter to lead 14-0.
The Lions had some reprieve when Leinster were reduced to 14 men following a yellow card for a dangerous tackle in the 34th minute, and Henco van Wyk pounced from a pick-and-go after sustained pressure close to the line to get the Gauteng side on the scoreboard.
Leinster, however, continued to threaten and scored on the stroke of halftime to take a 21-5 lead going into the break.
The hosts came out like a house on fire after the restart, stretching their lead with a wide try and an intercept score in quick succession to move 33 points clear.
Unfortunately for the Fidelity Securedrive Lions, their evening suffered a further blow as Quan Horn was yellow-carded for an intentional knockdown, and Leinster pounced immediately with a maul try to move 40-5 clear.
Despite this, the Johannesburgers continued to show their fighting spirit with Van Wyk grabbing his brace from a smart kick-through in the 56th minute, but it was a mere consolation as Leinster ran riot with three more tries before the final whistle to secure the emphatic 59-10 victory.
Scorers:
Leinster 59 (21) – Tries: Dan Sheehan, Hugo Keenan, James Ryan, Scott Penny, Sam Prendergast, Gus McCarthy, Jimmy O’Brien, James Lowe (2). Conversions: Prendergast (7).
Fidelity Securedrive Lions 10 (5) – Tries: Henco van Wyk (2).
Issued by SA Rugby Communications
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More than 1,000 participants take part in Rwenzori Marathon activation run in Mombasa
More than 1,000 runners and fitness enthusiasts turned up for the Rwenzori Marathon activation run in Mombasa, underscoring the growing popularity of the annual marathon and strengthening ties between Uganda and Kenya through sports and tourism.
The activation run forms part of a series of promotional activities aimed at mobilising participants ahead of the 2026 Rwenzori Marathon, scheduled to take place in Uganda this August.
Organisers hope the Mombasa activation will inspire more athletes, adventure seekers, and tourists to travel to Uganda in August to experience the unique marathon route set against the breathtaking backdrop of the RwenzoriMountains.
The event was graced by Ambassador Charles Ssentongo from Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who was warmly welcomed by the Consul General, Ambassador Herbert Kiguli.
Addressing participants, Amb. Ssentongo encouraged the Mombasa community and the wider Kenyan public to take part in the Rwenzori Marathon as a means of promoting regional integration, exploring the beauty and diversity of East Africa, and fostering cultural exchange between Uganda and Kenya.
He emphasised that sports have the power to strengthen people-to-people connections, enhance mutual understanding, and contribute to deeper cooperation among East African nations.
Speaking on behalf of the Mombasa County Government, the County Executive Committee Member for Tourism, Trade and Culture, Mr. Mohamed Osman Ali, called on the gathering to embrace East African tourism and cultural integration as a driver of economic growth and development.
He noted that countries within the region should view one another as partners rather than competitors, emphasising the importance of collaborative efforts to promote East Africa as a single tourism destination. According to Mr. Ali, increased cultural and tourism exchanges between Uganda and Kenya can create new economic opportunities, strengthen regional unity, and improve livelihoods across the region.
The activation run highlighted the growing enthusiasm for the Rwenzori Marathon and reinforced its role as a platform for promoting sports tourism, healthy lifestyles, and regional cooperation. Participants expressed excitement about the upcoming marathon, which continues to attract runners from across East Africa and beyond.
Organisers hope the Mombasa activation will inspire more athletes, adventure seekers, and tourists to travel to Uganda in August to experience the unique marathon route set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains.
As preparations for the marathon gather momentum, the event continues to serve as a powerful symbol of East African integration, friendship, and shared prosperity through sports, tourism, and cultural exchange.
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Championnats d’Afrique de taekwondo 2026 : le Tchad décroche deux médailles de bronze
À l’occasion des Championnats d’Afrique de taekwondo 2026, organisés les 30 et 31 mai à Bamako, au Mali, les athlètes tchadiens Casimir Bétel et Assanié Boukar ont remporté chacun une médaille de bronze, permettant au Tchad de réaliser une performance remarquable sur la scène continentale. Organisée par la Fédération malienne de taekwondo sous l’égide de […]
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