Kaizer Chiefs players warming up before the Betway Premiership match at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Legend Siphiwe Tshabalala has advised the incoming Kaizer Chiefs coach to prioritise the clubs identity.

Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe Tshabalala says it will be important for the team’s incoming head coach to plan his philosophy and approach around the club’s identity and culture, and not the other way round.

Chiefs are set to appoint a new coach ahead of the new season. This follows after duo Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef were released at the end of last season following the expiry of their contracts.

Coincidentally, reports have been rife that Chiefs are closing in on Fernando Da Cruz – who was supposed to be one of the assistants, alongside Ben Youssef, to last season’s sacked coach Nasreddine Nabi – to take over the reins.

We want to extend our gratitude to the coaches for their dedication and contribution, and wish them all the best in their future.