‘Why not Pitso?’ Kaizer Chiefs supporters react to Da Cruz hiring

Kaizer Chiefs supporters have expressed combined reactions following the appointment of Fernando Da Cruz because the membership’s new head coach.

The French-Portuguese tactician was unveiled by Amakhosi on Wednesday night, taking up from co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.

In a assertion confirming the appointment, Chiefs stated:

“Kaizer Chiefs are happy to substantiate the appointment of Fernando Da Cruz as Head Coach.

“He has signed a two-year contract with a one-year possibility, efficient 1 July 2026. Born in France, Da Cruz comes extremely certified with a UEFA Professional Licence, the very best teaching certification in soccer.”

Da Cruz is not any stranger to Naturena. He hung out with the membership throughout a pre-season camp two years in the past earlier than becoming a member of the Moroccan Soccer Federation, the place he served as Technical Director till the top of June.

The 53-year-old will formally start his duties on July 1 as Chiefs look to construct on final season’s progress.

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His announcement sparked a wide range of reactions from supporters on social media, with some welcoming the appointment whereas others questioned the membership’s determination, believing former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane would have been a better option.

@jtamz2 wrote: “Welcome Coach Da Cruz to the mighty Khosi. We want you effectively as you construct on the work carried out by the co-coaches.”

@Qabzo added: “Welcome again to the Khosi Nation, Coach Da Cruz. We should cruise properly subsequent season.”

Others have been much less satisfied and felt Da Cruz gained’t add a lot to Kaizer Chiefs.

@LeboThamage commented: “We by no means study. Our drawback just isn’t the coaches, our administration is the issue. How lengthy are we going to maintain altering coaches as an alternative of fixing the true problem?”

@kwaNompondwana wrote: “I ponder if it means the gamers shall be listening to the identical techniques yet another time, given the truth that he was working beneath Nabi. Nonetheless, welcome once more Mr Da Cruz. Hopefully you’re bringing one thing totally different — successful.”

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In the meantime, @Musojnr questioned Da Cruz’s credentials, posting: “What has he gained as a head coach? This plumber? I’ll hear on the radio.”

@EdwinMokhosi expressed his disappointment, saying: “I really like this group with all my coronary heart, however I believe it’s time to pack my baggage. You may have Pitso Mosimane, a confirmed winner, and also you go for this one who got here with Nabi and left for greener pastures. We’re not able to be the most effective in Africa.”

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