Kaizer Chiefs announce new head coach

Kaizer Chiefs’ strategy to rebuild and reclaim its glory kicked off with the acquisition of Muhsin Ertugral, the recently crowned PSL Coach of the 2006-2007 Season.

In a show of seriousness to restore the mighty Amakhosi to its position as a powerhouse of football in the country, the chairman also unveiled former top goal scorer and record holder Fani Madida to join the ranks as assistant coach.

In addition, the club recruited back into its fold Elsa Storm, a no-nonsense international health and fitness coach, who was part of Ertugral’s technical team at Naturena during their successful cup campaigns in the 1999/2000, 2000/2001 and 2001/2002 seasons.

Madida, former Amakhosi striker and the club’s all-time record goal scorer, brings a wealth of experience as a coach given his tenure in professional football.

In a breakthrough announcement at the Amakhosi headquarters in Naturena, the club’s Chairman, Kaizer Motaung expressed delight by welcoming the trio back to Kaizer Chiefs.

In a statement the Chairman said; “I am very excited to welcome Muhsin Ertugral, given his successful history with the club. He will be accompanied by seasoned professionals, Fani Madida and Elsa Storm as part of his technical team.”

An elated Team Manager, Bobby Motaung added; “Two of Amakhosi’s prodigal sons and our daughter are back with the family to catapult us into our winning ways.”

This announcement draws a curtain to the month-long speculation on the status of the team for the 2007/2008 season.

The entire management and supporters of Amakhosi were also on hand to officially welcome coach Ertugral and his crew back to the Kaizer Chiefs family.

Ertugral was visibly elated at the prospect of teaming up with the Glamour Boys once more but warned of the challenges that lay ahead.

“It’s always good to be back home,” he said. “I know what is expected of me. The challenges are great.”

The no-nonsense coach was also clear about what needed to be done to return Amakhosi to their former glory. “We need to bring in that type of aggressive football. And we also need to sort out our defence, because I thought it was unusual for Chiefs to concede as many goals as they did last season.

“We need to play that kind of quick passing football as we did at Ajax. But there is something I will not tolerate. I always here people here talking about ‘expressing yourself’ – that is a word I do not want to hear because we are not on a dancing floor.”

But the coach added that he was not against entertaining football as long as it was to the benefit of the team.

Madida, famously knows as Didiza, in his playing days was also thrilled to be reunited with his former club. “I am happy to be given the opportunity to work in this environment at Chiefs. I will use this opportunity to empower all the players through the experience I gained while playing here.

“I am happy to be here to protect the Chiefs brand so that the team can climb back to where it belongs,” said Madida.