Former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has officially been unveiled as the new head coach of Sekhukhune United, just weeks after leaving Naturena. The Burundian tactician was part of the technical team that helped Amakhosi finish third in the Betway Premiership and secure a CAF Confederation Cup berth, and he has wasted little time returning to the dugout in South Africa’s top flight.
Sekhukhune United believe Kaze’s experience and track record make him the ideal man to lead the club into the new season. In a statement announcing the appointment, the club highlighted the 46-year-old’s background in player development and high-performance football, noting his work within the Burundi national team structures, at the renowned FC Barcelona Academy in Canada, and as part of the successful Young Africans SC technical team in Tanzania. The club also emphasized that Kaze played a key role in guiding Young Africans to the CAF Confederation Cup final in 2023.
Sekhukhune chief executive Jonas Malatji expressed confidence in the appointment, stating that Kaze’s extensive football background