Amakhosi legend Arthur Zwane appointed as head coach
Story by Thapelo Magola
Kaizer Chiefs have appointed Arthur Zwane as head coach on a three year contract.
The former assistant coach and team legend will be assisted by Dillon Sheppard. The pair have been working together as assistant coaches over the last two seasons for Amakhosi.
‘Mr 10111’ as he is affectionately known by many, has served as the coach of the club on a temporary basis following the departure of Stuart Baxter after a string of losses.
The long awaited appointment of Zwane to the top position completes a turbulent journey for Amakhosi fans who have become frustrated with the club’s recent performance.
While it remains to be seen how coach Zwane will fare in the premier league next season, for now, the fans of the club can rejoice and revel in a remarkable appointment.
Plenty of Chiefs fans have reacted to the news, with most thanking the management for their bold decision for appointing a local coach.
The Premier league side has welcomed the new appointment, stating that the reasons the Club decision to appoint Coach Arthur Zwane is attributed to his deep understanding of the Kaizer Chiefs playing philosophy and his incredible work ethic.
“We would like to take this opportunity and congratulate coach Arthur Zwane for this big appointment. The plan we have been working on for many years of appointing Arthur as our Head Coach has come to fruition. After seeing his passion for the game and his willingness to learn, we have been looking to bring him through to lead the senior when the time is right and we believe that time is now. 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,” Club Chairperson Kaizer Motaung said following the announcement.
Zwane gained international experience when he was called up as an assistant coach for Bafana Bafana in 2020 and 2021, working with Molefi Ntseki, who is now Kaizer Chiefs’ Head of Technical and Development.
