Cedric Kaze, head coach of Kaizer Chiefs and Siphesihle Ndlovu © Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026. 13:00
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze will join the Burundi national team for the March FIFA international break as a technical advisor.
Burundi is set to face Chad in the preliminary round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers in a two legged tie, with the winner continuing on in its quest to qualify for the continental championship.
Having formerly served as an assistant coach for the Swallows, Kaze is set to return to aid and advise the national team.
“Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has been called up to join the Burundi national team during the current FIFA international break. The Club has agreed to release him for this period,” reads a statement released by Kaizer Chiefs on Monday.
“Kaze, a Burundian national, who previously served as assistant coach for Intamba m’Urugamba (The Swallows) until 2015, will assume a new role as Technical Adviser, working alongside the current technical team.
“He will return to Naturena after the second qualifier on 31 March as the Glamour Boys prepare for their next Betway Premiership fixture against Orbit College on Easter Monday, 6 April in Gqeberha,” the statement reads.
“The Club extends its best wishes to Coach Kaze as he shares his expertise and continues to grow his experience on the international stage.”
Kaze joined AmaKhosi as a member of former coach Nasreddine Nabi’s coaching staff and took the reins alongside Khalil Ben Youssef after Nabi’s departure in September.
Chiefs have recovered from a slump in form, having won their last two league games on the trot after a period of five losses in six games across all competitions.
AmaKhosi sit fourth on the Betway Premiership standings with 36 points taken from 20 games and will continue their quest to qualify for continental football next season.
By Nic Gleeson
