Kaizer Chiefs appoint Arthur Zwane as head coach

Zwane, who succeeds Stuart Baxter as head coach, was unveiled during a press conference at the club’s Naturena headquarters on Thursday.

Baxter was axed after a largely unsuccessful second stint in charge of Chiefs saw the Soweto giants miss out on African football next season.

The 48-year-old Zwane, who is a former Chiefs winger, has signed a three-year contract.

His appoint comes after he cut his teeth as a coach in Amakhosi's' development programme.

 He has also been caretaker-coach of the club three times in the last two years.

Zwane will be assisted by Dillon Sheppard, who joined Chiefs in 2020 as assistant coach.

Club chairman Kaizer Motaung said he has no doubt that Zwane has all the attributes to restore the club to its former glory.

“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 team 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.”

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