Arthur Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs have officially appointed Arthur Jabulani Zwane as the senior team's head coach on a three-year deal, effective immediately.

We have a number of great football minds within our technical structure and we believe we will bring players who will add value when they get to Chiefs.” His innovative and modern approach to the game has made him the ideal candidate to drive this unique project into the future,” Motaung Jr. added. Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr., who played with Zwane said, “It is no secret that we have had a number of challenging seasons over the last few years. We did say last year when we appointed the Sporting Director and Head of Technical that we wanted them to work with people who understand our philosophy. “We would like to take this opportunity and congratulate coach Arthur Zwane for this big appointment. With 22 years of service under his belt, Zwane is as steeped in the traditions and culture of Kaizer Chiefs as one can be.

Having previously served in the club's academy after retiring from professional football, the 48-year-old is now in charge of the Amakhosi first team.

We did say last year when we appointed the sporting director and head of technical that we wanted them to work with people who understand our philosophy. The plan we have been working on for many years of appointing Arthur as our head coach has come to fruition," Motaung said. We are also grateful that he has been patient and continued to work hard to advance his coaching skills and abilities by educating himself, which is key in the modern game.

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A number of players in Chiefs' squad were coached by Zwane in the development and they are reputed to adore the disciplinarian, straight-talking coach. The duo won Chiefs' last two league DStv Premiership games, ensuring a top eight finish, and steered the team through the Caf Champions League semifinals to its first ever final of the continental showpiece, after Gavin Hunt was sacked late in the 2020-2021 season. Ex-Chiefs winger Zwane, 48, who cut his teeth as a coach in Amakhosi's' development programme, has been caretaker-coach of the club along with fellow assistant Sheppard three times in the last two years.

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs announced on Thursday that the club has appointed Arthur Zwane as its new head coach.

Club chairman Kaizer Motaung congratulated Zwane on his appointment. Motaung added that Chiefs’ management is grateful that Zwane had been patient and continued to work hard to advance his coaching skills. He enjoyed an illustrious career as a skilful winger, amassing 32 goals in 252 appearances in all competitions for Amakhosi.

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