Continuity or Stagnation? Fernando Da Cruz Takes the Reins at Kaizer Chiefs

Continuity or stagnation? Fernando da Cruz takes the reins at Kaizer Chiefs

Fernando da Cruz takes over as Kaizer Chiefs coach, inheriting a stable defense and new signings, but faces immediate pressure to balance youth integration with silverware.

Kaizer Chiefs transfer news: Ribeiro, Dlamini, Da Cruz, Mabasa, Mayo

Kaizer Chiefs officially began a new chapter on Wednesday as new head coach Fernando Da Cruz took charge of the club’s first pre-season training session. The French-Portuguese coach replaces Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, who were in charge on an interim basis, and now faces the task of rebuilding Amakhosi into genuine title contenders. Speaking for the first time since his appointment, Da Cruz said he was honoured to lead one of Africa’s b…

Fernando da Cruz arrives to get Kaizer Chiefs project underway

Newly-appointed Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz has officially arrived in Naturena to get his project underway. Da Cruz was appointed on a two-year deal with an option to renew for a further year in June, as reported by SA People. He joined Amakhosi alongside assistant coach Mahmoud Abbas and sports scientist Julien le Heran. The duo were later joined Dillon Sheppard as Da Cruz’s second assistant while goalkeeper coach Olivier Sorin wa…

My focus is instilling a winning mentality at Chiefs – Fernando Da Cruz

Newly appointed Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has made his stance clear, which is to build a strong connection with the players and instill a winning mentality at the club. Da Cruz officially arrived at the Chiefs Village in Naturena on Thursday, where he got to meet the players, staff, and chairman Kaizer Motaung. “I’m very happy to be here,” Da Cruz told Chiefs media. ‘I’m confident we will rise to the challenge’ “The club has always he…

Fernando Da Cruz shares first big promise after joining Kaizer Chiefs

Fernando Da Cruz officially begins his tenure as Kaizer Chiefs head coach, outlining key principles for the club's revival ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Da Cruz's First Words As Chiefs Coach

New Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz has arrived in South Africa to start work at Naturena on Thursday. The Frenchman was announced as new coach two weeks ago, and now finally arrived at the club to kick-start pre-season for 2026/27. ALSO READ: Chiefs Make Decision On Mayo Ex-Chiefs Defender Ngcobo Spotted at PSL Club Da Cruz worked as Technical Director for the Moroccan Federation over the past two seasons, and will now join the rest of th…