AmaZulu president Sandile Zungu has explained why the club opted to redeploy former head coach Romain Folz as “Technical Director” until the end of the season.
Usuthu announced their technical team changes on Tuesday, with former assistant coach Ayanda Dlamini replacing Folz on the sidelines as interim coach until the end of 2022/23.
Meanwhile, Folz, who was given a new three-year deal just 46 days ago in February, was not sacked by the club but redeployed in a new role.
“The game is result driven and with six matches to go occupying 12th position, it is clear the performance is not fitting of a club like AmaZulu Football Club,” said Zungu.
“The decision we have taken is to appoint Ayanda Dlamini as caretaker Coach until the end of the season. His mandate is to fight for the remaining 18 points that are on offer.
“Dlamini has the huge task to prepare the team for the upcoming match against Cape Town City this weekend.
“With Folz, there are many aspects that we want to continue with from him. I have retained him as a technical director, primarily to advise the President on the technical aspects of vision 2032 until the end of the season.
“He will be expected not to interfere with the day to day running of the team. We thank him for his contribution to the team.”
The changes come after AmaZulu lost their last three games, including an embarrassing Nedbank Cup exit against giant killer Dondol Stars.
After collecting just seven points in their last eight DStv Premiership games, AmaZulu have slipped down the table and are now just four points ahead of Maritzburg United in the relegation playoff spot.
