This is not ideal for Kaizer Chiefs at this time of the season. Amakhosi have lost a highly-rated assistant coach, and that’s football.
KAIZER CHIEFS LOSE FERNANDO DA CRUZ
According to Unplayable, Da Cruz is Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) as a Technical Director. The Frenchman is leaving as Nasredddine Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs’ third assistant, two months since his arrival in Johannesburg.
Fernando Da Cruz has left Kaizer Chiefs to join the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and the OCP Group, as confirmed by @MoroccanGrinta. “It’s a new Moroccan project, focusing on developing young players,” the report said.
BRADLEY CROSS
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi is steadily creating his new team and squad. Former Maritzburg United and Golden Arrows defender Bradley Cross is one of his new faces.
After 24 appearances for Golden Arrows last season, which season just a season after leaving Maritzburg United, Cross has secured a four-year deal to Kaizer Chiefs.
“Kaizer Chiefs are delighted to welcome their sixth signings of the current transfer window, Bradley Cross, from Golden Arrows. The talented left-back has committed his exceptional skills and versatility to Amakhosi for the next four years,” Amakhosi said.
“Cross, who as a teenager played for Schalke 04’s Under-19 team in Germany, as well as captained Newcastle United’s U21 and U23 teams in England, is known for his dynamic play and defensive prowess. He was a standout performer in the Premier Soccer League last season. His hard work was rewarded with a call-up to the national team, Bafana Bafana, by coach Hugo Broos,” Amakhosi added.
FIRST 10 BETWAY PREMIERSHIP FIXTURES
In the meantime, the Soweto giants have confirmed the first set of 10 fixtures for the 2024/25 Betway Premiership.
The season will be starting with an away challenge in Bloemfontein against Marumo Gallants on the 14th of September, followed a home match against Stellenbosch FC on 22 September.
FULL LIST:
- Marumo Gallants – Saturday, September 14, Toyota Stadium, 17:30
- Stellenbosch – Sunday, September 22, FNB Stadium, 15:00
- AmaZulu – Wednesday, September 25, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:30
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Saturday, September 28, FNB Stadium, 15:00
- SuperSport United – Saturday, October 26, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30
- Magesi FC – Wednesday, October 30, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 19:30
- Royal AM – Sunday, November 9 – FNB Stadium, 17:30
- Richards Bay – Wednesday, November 27 – FNB Stadium, 19:30
- Polokwane City – Sunday, December 8 – Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 15:30
- TS Galaxy – Monday, December 16 – Mbombela Stadium, 15:30.
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