Following earlier reports, Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed there will be a new face in charge of the club next season.
Despite finishing in third place, co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze’s contracts have not been renewed upon expiry on 30 June.
The decision has paved the way for an 11th coaching change in 11 years:
- Steve Komphela (2015–2018)
- Giovanni Solinas (2018)
- Ernst Middendorp (2018–2020)
- Gavin Hunt (2020–2021)
- Stuart Baxter (2021–2022)
- Arthur Zwane (2022–2023)
- Molefi Ntseki (2023)
- Cavin Johnson (2023–2024)
- Nasreddine Nabi (2024–2025)
- Khalil Ben-Youssef and Cedric Kaze (2025–2026).
KAIZER CHIEFS STATEMENT ON KHALIL BEN YOUSSEF AND CEDRIC KAZE
“With the season concluded, Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze following the end of their two-year contracts with the Club,” the Amakhosi said in the official statement.
“Ben Youssef joined Amakhosi at the start of the 2024/25 season, with Kaze arriving in October 2024. Both initially served as assistants to former coach Nasreddine Nabi, who officially left the Club in October 2025,” Kaizer Chiefs added.
“After Nabi’s exit, the duo stepped up to lead the senior team and guided the side to an improved 54 points in the league. Which is the Club’s second best tally in the past eleven years. They also missed out on the knockout phase of the CAF Confederation Cup on goal difference, ending Group D with 10 points.
“During the 2025/26 campaign, they led Chiefs in 39 matches across the Betway Premiership, CAF Confederation Cup, Carling Knockout Cup, and Nedbank Cup. The team recorded 19 wins, 11 draws, and 9 losses.
Kaizer Chiefs conclude to add that conditioning coach Majdi Safi has also brought his spell at the club to an end after the final match of the campaign, with his contract reaching its conclusion.
The club expressed appreciation for the coaches’ commitment and efforts during their time with the team, while also extending best wishes for the next chapter of their respective careers.
Kaizer Chiefs concluded: “More announcements will follow during the course of the next few weeks as we build up to the start of the new season.”
Meanwhile, Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi is reportedly in the front running ahead of the likes of Pitso Mosimane and Sead Ramovic.
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