Johannesburg – Kaizer Chiefs has announced the appointment of Fernando da Cruz as Head Coach.
The Frenchman has signed a two-year contract with a one-year option, effective 1 July 2026.
Announcing the new head coach appointment, the AmaKhosi said in a terse statement posted on X on Wednesday, 7 June 2026, that “Da Cruz comes highly qualified with a UEFA Pro Licence, the highest coaching certification in football”.
Da Cruz worked briefly with Chiefs during pre-season two years ago before joining the Moroccan Football Federation, where he served as Technical Director until the end of June.
He will officially take charge of Amakhosi at the beginning of July.
