8 trophies: Ex-Benfica and Egypt coach enters Chiefs discussion 

Kaizer Chiefs are believed to be pressing ahead with plans to secure the services of a new coach next season.

Arthur Zwane was in-charge at Chiefs last season, before being replaced by Molefi Ntseki ahead of the current campaign.

To the majority of the Chiefs fan base, Ntseki was already an unpopular appointment, with no positive track record. Prior to taking over the first team reigns, he had never coached a senior professional side. He did, however, coach Bafana Bafana after Stuart Baxter, before being fired for failing to qualify for AFCON 2021. The duo reunited as part of a new structure at Amakhosi, which put him in charge of football development.

Ntseki did not last long as Chiefs coach, however, being sacked before even the halfway mark of the season. This came after an unconvincing start to the campaign which also saw them knocked out of two cups. After being relieved of his duties, the club appointed Johnson to take over on an interim basis. Coincidently, Cavin Johnson also came into the club in a developmental role, before being asked to steady the senior ship.

Chiefs looking for new coach

A run which saw Chiefs winning three of their last four games of 2024, saw Johnson in with a shout. But now according to the latest, the club are back looking at other candidates. There have been the likes of Pitso Mosimane and Manqoba Mngqithi in a local sense. Internationally, Jose Peseiro, Vanderlei Luxembergo , Raul Caneda Perez and Nasreddine Nabi. 

There have also been outsiders offering themselves to Chiefs, like former Orlando Pirates coach Roger de Sa. Now a new name has been added to the list in former Benfica and Egypt coach Rui Vitoria according to FARPost.

Vitoria new candidate?

“The former Egypt national team coach (Vitoria) boasts extensive experience in Europe and the Middle East. That includes a stint with Benfica. Known for his tactical acumen, he has two Portuguese titles with Benfica, and the Saudi Arabian title with Al Nassr. Vitoria, who turns 55 next month, has won eight trophies in his career. He is currently unattached, having left the Pharaohs’ job in February 2024 after a disappointing AFCON tournament. Vitoria holds a UEFA Pro.” Wrote the publication as they listed his credentials for the Chiefs job. 

Will Chiefs turn to Vitoria for their new head coach role next season?