Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed yet another addition to their technical bench, officially announcing Egyptian Mahmoud Abbas as the club’s new assistant coach. The appointment comes hot on the heels of Fernando Da Cruz being unveiled as head coach, meaning the Soweto giants have now secured two new technical staff members ahead of the 2026/27 season. Abbas becomes the second confirmed coaching recruit, signaling the club’s intent to reshape its backroom structure after a period of instability.
Abbas, 35, may be a fresh face at Naturena, but he arrives with a burgeoning reputation built largely in Saudi Arabia. His most recent role was as assistant coach at Al Wehda in the Saudi First Division, though