Kaizer Chiefs could end up releasing Dillon Sheppard. Image: IOL

Kaizer Chiefs could end up releasing Dillon Sheppard. Image: IOL

Kaizer Chiefs make U-turn on coaching decision?

Kaizer Chiefs may have reconsidered a coaching decision that was thought to be taken ahead of next season according to the latest.

Kaizer Chiefs could end up releasing Dillon Sheppard. Image: IOL

Kaizer Chiefs could end up releasing Dillon Sheppard. Image: IOL

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 set to restructure technical team

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. When he leaves, he is expected to be followed by the bulk of the current technical team. Sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jnr recently confirmed they will restructure the technical team next season. 

Now it was previously reported that Chiefs were looking to keep assistant coach Dillon Sheppard. Indications now, seem as if his future is not certain at the club. 

Make U-turn on Sheppard?

“The 45-year-old has made strides in his career and recently went abroad to elevate himself by studying for his UEFA Pro License course, but whether Chiefs would value that experience enough to hold on to him is unclear. Sheppard, it’s believed, is waiting to hear what next steps the Glamour Boys want to take before potentially looking for a job elsewhere.” Wrote Soccer-Laduma.

This supposed change of heart could indicate Chiefs’ desire for a clean break from their current technical staff.