Kaizer Chiefs have reportedly secured the services of French-Portuguese tactician Fernando Da Cruz as the club’s new head coach, with Unplayable revealing that a two-year contract has been signed ahead of the 2026/27 season. The move, still awaiting official confirmation from the Soweto giants, ends weeks of speculation following the expiry of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef’s contracts. The duo guided Amakhosi to a third-place finish in the Betway Premiership after taking over from Nasreddine Nabi, securing CAF Confederation Cup qualification in the process.
Da Cruz’s appointment would mark a return of a familiar face to Naturena. He initially joined Kaizer Chiefs in 2024 as part of Nabi’s technical