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Sekhukhune United Replace Cédric Kaze With Papi Zothwane

Poor early results culminating in an MTN8 elimination prompted a swift leadership change to steady the squad.

Overview

  • Sekhukhune confirmed late Tuesday that Cédric Kaze had left the club with immediate effect and thanked him for his service.
  • The club appointed Papi Zothwane as head coach with Paulus Masehe as assistant and retained goalkeeper coach Nascent Nkhwashu to ensure continuity.
  • Kaze managed five official matches for Sekhukhune, recording two wins and three defeats, and was serving a touchline ban during the 3-0 MTN8 semi-final loss to Orlando Pirates.
  • Local outlet FARPost reported the move before the club announcement, illustrating how media reports often precede formal confirmations in South African club football.
  • The change highlights a wider pattern of short-term pressure on coaches in the Betway Premiership and leaves Khalil Ben Youssef, Kaze’s former co-coach at Kaizer Chiefs, under reported scrutiny at Durban City.