A renowned Belgian coach has emerged as a hot favourite to take over as head coach at Kaizer Chiefs next season.
The Soweto giants announced the departure of Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef in a club statement on Tuesday.
READ | BREAKING: Chiefs confirm departure of co-coaches
The duo led the side to a third-place finish position during the recently-concluded season. They leave Naturena with a proud record of having booked the team a ticket to next season's CAF Confederation Cup.
According to sources close to Chiefs, former Wydad AC and CR Belouizdad coach Sven Vandenbroeck has been shortlisted for the now vacant position ahead of the new season.
“There are a number of coaches that have been linked to the head coach position at Kaizer Chiefs. There has been contact with one Belgian coach (Vandenbroeck) and there are chances that he might join Chiefs,” noted one source.
READ | Outgoing Chiefs co-coach’s options dissected
Vandenbroeck has also coached Simba, AS FAR Rabat and the Zambian national team during his time in Africa.
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