It happened quite quickly. After barely two months with the Soweto giants, Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Fernando Da Cruz has departed Amakhosi.
Fans of Kaizer Chiefs have nothing to cheer about. Football fans at Amakhosi have lost a highly regarded assistant coach.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) sought Fernando Da Cruz, who has been Kaizer Chiefs’ third assistant under Nasreddine Nabi for the past two months, as a Technical Director, as first reported by Unplayable.
Kaizer Chiefs acknowledged in an official statement that an agreement has been reached with the FRMF to return Da Cruz to North Africa, where he was a coach at AS FAR before.
Full Statement:
The Moroccan Football Federation has extended an offer to assistant coach Fernando Da Cruz, who will now work with Kaizer Chiefs.
“From the moment I landed in South Africa, I received a warm welcome and affection from Kaizer Chiefs, the Chairman, and all of the supporters,” Da Cruz said. “I want to thank all of the players, staff, and organizers who helped to make sure I had an amazing experience. All the greatest best to this magnificent Club.
“We, the Kaizer Chiefs, would want to express our gratitude to coach Fernando for his contributions to the team and his dedication throughout his tenure with us. The Club is completely in favor of his choice and hopes the best for him moving forward.
“More information will be released when it becomes available.”
