FERNANDO DA CRUZ

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz during Toyota Cup

Drawing Sundowns in the Carling KO semis a measure of Chiefs’ growth – Da Cruz

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has welcomed the Carling Knockout semifinal draw against Mamelodi Sundowns and says these are the games his team needs to keep on growing this season.

Khanyisa Mayo AmaKhosi

Kaizer Chiefs coach issues Mayo update and challenges Ngcobo

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has revealed that striker Khanyisa Mayo is still some way off returning to the matchday squad, while midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has been challenged to fight for his place.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz during Toyota Cup

Da Cruz refuses to concede Chiefs’ title hopes despite Soweto Derby setback

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz insists Amakhosi have not given up on the Betway Premiership title race, despite admitting that an 11-point deficit makes their task considerably harder.

Abdeslam Ouaddou and Fernado Da Cruz ahead of the Soweto Derby

At ease and enjoying the moment, Da Cruz relishes first Soweto Derby experience

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz is relishing the chance to sit on the bench for his first Soweto Derby this weekend against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates; the excitement is so great that he even tried to speak in English today.

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz during Toyota Cup

Da Cruz draws strength from Chiefs hierarchy’s support vows to improve the team

The support Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz received from the club’s hierarchy, including the Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Junior, doesn’t seem to have come as a surprise, as he revealed that this also goes back to regular interactions within the club.

Kaizer Chiefs attacker Wandile Duba after scoring a hat-trick for Kaizer Chiefs against TS Galaxy in the Carling Knockout

Da Cruz sees Bafana Bafana potential in Duba, but stresses need for consistency

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz believes that a consistent Amakhosi striker, Wandile Duba, who will also continue listening to his coaches, could become a good option for Bafana Bafana selectors.

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