Johannesburg – The winds of change are blowing at Kaizer Chiefs’ Naturena Village, and it is bringing excitement to those who are associated with the club.
That was much evident when the club announced the appointment of Kaizer Motaung Jr as its new sporting director.
Following a relatively poor domestic season, Chiefs sacked coach Gavin Hunt with two Premiership matches to spare. They quickly filled the void, appointing Stuart Baxter for the second time around, while Molefi Ntseki joined as the head of technical and youth development.
Motaung Jr will work closely with Molefi Ntseki and football manager Bobby Motaung. The latter has come under much criticism in the last few years, with many questioning his recruitment policy and accusing him of doing as he pleases at times.
“Things change and evolution is always needed. I think that the appointment of two positions within our structure were not there before: the Head of Technical with Molefi Ntseki and now the Sporting Director,” Motaung Junior said following his appointment.
“I think that signals a direction in our football strategy, where we want to go as a club. It’s going to be interesting to work with some football minds – the likes of coach Ntseki, Stuart Baxter, Arthur Zwane and the football manager who are part of the structure.
“I think it’s a new phase in our organisation. And this signals a shift, and we know that this is needed to bring success. If you look at world football, there always comes a stage where there’s a need for different ideas and approaches for solutions.”
He assumed office as the club’s sporting director on July 1.
