By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Former Golden Arrows co-coach Vusumzi Vilakazi has landed a new role with fellow DStv Premiership side Chippa United.
“Chippa United Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Kanu Vilakazi as the new Head Technical Director of the club,” the club said in a statement.
“Vilikazi is set to oversee the clubs development structures and senior team. His vast experience and deep expertise will play a crucial role in uplifting the performance levels of our club as a whole. He will work closely with the first team’s technical staff, offering support to our head coach.
“The Chairman shared his enthusiasm on this appointment, remarking, ‘Having Vilikazi, with his caliber and experience, join our club is indeed a proud moment for us. I am eagerly anticipating his contribution to our development structures, and confident that his insights will immensely benefit our first team.’
“As Chippa United Football Club we are optimistic that with Vilikazi’s leadership, the club is poised to usher in an era of footballing brilliance, building upon its robust legacy which is to be the Pride of Eastern Cape.”
Vilakazi spent 20 years with Arrows – from being a player to being the communications manager and leading the club two DStv Diski Challenge titles.
Chippa United are currently 12 on the DStv Premiership log after six matches. They have only won one with three draws and two defeats and are four points above the promotion/relegation position.