COMMENT | Fernando Da Cruz appointment exposes Kaizer Chiefs’ confusion and Nabi’s lasting influence

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: South Africa
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COMMENT | Fernando Da Cruz appointment exposes Kaizer Chiefs’ confusion and Nabi’s lasting influence

The appointment of Fernando Da Cruz as head coach of Kaizer Chiefs was meant to signal a fresh start, but instead has exposed the club's ongoing confusion. Nasreddine Nabi's influence continues to dominate conversations, despite recent progress achieved under Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, who secured a CAF qualification spot before being dismissed. Da Cruz's arrival, along with Mahmoud Abbas and Julien Le Heran, signals another rebuild of the technical staff, with Dillon Sheperd rumored to join as second assistant.

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