Kaizer Chiefs Appointed New Scout as They Set to Restored Chiefs Pass Glories
Kaizer Chiefs appoint Tera as Head of Scouting and Recruitment, aiming to overhaul their player acquisition strategy.
Kaizer Chiefs are set to transform their recruitment processes by appointing new scout Thembela “Tera” Maliwa as Head of Scouting and Recruitment. Inspired by Mamelodi Sundowns’ success in identifying and signing top talent from around the globe, Chiefs aim to enhance their player acquisition strategy.
- Mamelodi Sundowns have set the bar high for scouting in South Africa and across Africa. Their approach, praised for tapping into both South American and European markets, has redefined player recruitment. Sundowns’ scouting department operates independently from the coaching staff, aligning with the club’s technical blueprint rather than a coach’s individual preferences.
Chiefs’ strategic shift: Maliwa’s role in redefining recruitment
Acknowledging the need for a dedicated scouting structure, Chiefs have hired Maliwa, who brings seven years of experience from Sundowns. Known as ‘Tera’, Maliwa highlights the benefits of a focused scouting department. He argues that relying on coaches for scouting often leads to mismatches between player philosophies and team strategies. “Coaches and scouts in professional levels don’t always work well together. When a coach scouts a player, it’s often based on their personal philosophy, not the club’s overall strategy,” Maliwa explained on Radio 2000.
Chiefs have faced criticism for signing players who underperform despite impressive records at previous clubs. This issue often stems from a clash of philosophies and frequent coaching changes, with players recruited to fit specific coaches’ styles rather than the club’s broader strategy. Maliwa aims to address this by ensuring that scouting and recruitment align with both the club’s and the coach’s philosophies.
Tera’s vision: Restoring Chiefs to their former glory
Maliwa is determined to elevate Kaizer Chiefs’ scouting and recruitment processes to new heights. “I am here to try to take the club to another level in terms of scouting and recruitment. My plan is to identify and bring in the players that will take Amakhosi back to the glory days,” Maliwa stated on the club’s official website.
Stay tuned with The South African with Kaizer Chiefs new scout Thembela Maliwa at the helm. As they are poised to revamp their scouting strategy, aiming to emulate the success of Mamelodi Sundowns. This strategic shift promises to enhance their recruitment process and potentially restore the club to its former glory.
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