That was quick. Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Fernando Da Cruz has left Amakhosi after just two months with the Soweto giants.

This is not exciting for Kaizer Chiefs fans. Amakhosi have lost a highly-rated assistant coach, and that’s football.

KAIZER CHIEFS LOSE FERNANDO DA CRUZ

As intially reported by Unplayable, Fernando Da Cruz, who has been Nasredddine Nabi’s Kaizer Chiefs’ third assistant two months, was wanted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) as a Technical Director.

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In an official statement, Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed a deal has been struck with the FRMF to teansfer Da Cruz back to North Africa, where he previously worked as a coach at AS FAR.

Full statement:

“Kaizer Chiefs wishes to announce that the Club has accepted an offer for assistant coach Fernando Da Cruz to take up a position at the Moroccan Football Federation.

“’I would like to thank Kaizer Chiefs, Chairman and all the supporters for the welcome and affection they gave from the first day I landed in South Africa,”’ says Da Cruz. “’Thank you to the players, staff and everyone involved for making sure that everything was fantastic for me. I wish this great Club everything of the best.”‘

“As Kaizer Chiefs, we would like to thank coach Fernando for his contributions to the team and the commitment he has shown during his time with us. The Club fully supports his decision and wishes him all the best for the future.

“Further announcements will follow in due course.”