Kaizer Chiefs Part Ways with Head Coach Molefi Ntseki

In a mutual decision, Kaizer Chiefs and Head Coach Molefi Ntseki have agreed to end their partnership due to a string of disappointing results. Cavin Johnson, Head of the Youth Development Academy, will take the reins as interim First Team coach.

In a significant development that sent shockwaves through the South African football community, Kaizer Chiefs announced the amicable departure of their Head Coach, Molefi Ntseki. Following a meeting on Monday morning, both parties mutually agreed that this decision was in the best interest of the club, especially given the recent run of unsatisfactory results.

Cavin Johnson, a recent addition to the Chiefs family as the Head of the Youth Development Academy, has been appointed as the interim First Team coach. The club’s current assistant coach, Dillon Sheppard, will continue in his role under Johnson’s leadership.

Arthur Zwane, who had been serving as an Assistant Coach, will now return to his former position within the club’s development structures.

Coach Ntseki initially joined Kaizer Chiefs in June 2021 as the Head of Technical and Youth Development before assuming the role of senior team Head Coach in June 2023. This departure marks the end of a significant chapter in the club’s history.

Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr., expressed his gratitude to Coach Ntseki, saying,

I would like to thank Coach Ntseki for his contribution to the Club since he arrived here, both at the development level and with the senior team. We wish him success in his future endeavors.

In response, Coach Ntseki conveyed his appreciation to Chairman Dr. Kaizer Motaung and the Board of Directors for the opportunity to lead Amakhosi, while also extending his best wishes to the team for the remainder of the season.

The Kaizer Chiefs faithful will undoubtedly be closely watching as Cavin Johnson steps into his new role, hoping for a resurgence in the club’s fortunes under his stewardship.