By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Sekhukhune United Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Cedric Kaze as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Kaze arrives with a growing reputation in the PSL, having recently concluded his tenure at Kaizer Chiefs alongside Khalil Ben Youssef.
His appointment comes after weeks of speculation linking him with the club.
The club confirmed the news on Friday, signaling a fresh start for Babina Noko ahead of a campaign.
The Club Statement reads as follows:
“Sekhukhune United Football Club is pleased to announce the appointment of Cedric Kaze as the club’s new Head Coach,” the statement noted.
“Coach Kaze brings a wealth of experience, having worked within the Burundi national team structures, at the renowned FC Barcelona Academy in Canada, and as part of the successful Young Africans SC technical team in Tanzania. His expertise in player development, team building, and high-performance football makes him a valuable addition to Sekhukhune United.
“The 46-year-old holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science, CAF A and German Football Federation A coaching licenses, and played a key role in guiding Young Africans SC to the final of the CAF Confederation Cup in
“We warmly welcome our mentor to the Babina Noko family and wish him every success in his new role.”
The club believes they have found the right man to lead them into their next chapter, with CEO Jonas Malatji backing the newly appointed coach to build on the team’s ambitions.
“As the club continues to pursue its ambitions, we are delighted to welcome Coach Kaze to Sekhukhune United,” said Malatji.
The new campaign will begin with the MTN8 cup matches starting over the opening weekend of August while the Betway Premiership league fixtures are scheduled to commence shortly thereafter.