Kaizer Chiefs have parted ways with Molefi Ntseki following a string of poor results.
Kaizer Chiefs confirmed in a statement that the two parties had agreed to “amicably part” during a meeting on Monday.
“Following a meeting on Monday morning, Molefi Ntseki’s tenure as Head Coach of Kaizer Chiefs has ended amicably by mutual consent,” the club said in a statement. “Given the recent run of disappointing results, the parties agreed that this was the best course of action under the prevailing circumstances.”
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The club said former Al Ahly assistant coach Cavin Johnson would take over on an interim basis.
Johnson recently joined Chiefs as Head of the Youth Development Academy and will take over as the First Team coach interim.
The current assistant coach, Dillon Sheppard, will retain his position under Johnson.
The assistant coach, Arthur Zwane, will return to his former role within the Club’s development structures.
Molefi Ntseki arrived at Chiefs in June 2021 as Head of Technical and Youth Development. He took over as the senior team Head Coach in June 2023 after talks with Nassredine Nabi collapsed.
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“I would like to thank Coach Ntseki for his contribution to the Club since he arrived here, both at the development level and with the senior team. We wish him success in his future endeavours,” said Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr.
According to the statement, Ntseki expressed his gratitude to the Chairman, Dr Kaizer Motaung, and the Board of Directors for the opportunity to coach Amakhosi. He wished the team all the best for the rest of the season.
Amakhosi are currently eighth on the table with nine games played so far. They have won three games, drawn two and lost four this season.
Chiefs were booted out of the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday after a 1-0 loss to AmaZulu. In the MTN8, they were knocked out in the semi-final by Mamelodi Sundowns.