SUPPORTERS are still
wondering who will be the next Kaizer Chiefs coach. Let’s have a good look at Jose
Peseiro’s experience.
It’s been a long story,
when will Kaizer Chiefs find their next coach? Recent reports by Soccer Laduma
have revealed Jose Peseiro as a prime candidate.
KAIZER
CHIEFS TARGET JOSE PESEIRO TARGET AS NEXT COACH?
The topic has been dominant
and with good reason. Amakhosi, the most-followed club in Sub-Saharan Africa,
have not won a trophy in over nine years.
The club is currently
between coaches after Molefi Ntseki, an unexpected appointment last June,
departed in under four months. Another surprise call was made when Cavin
Johnson was named Chiefs’ interim coach in October 2023.
According to new reports,
Amakhosi have a list of targets. One of them is the vastly experienced
Portuguese Jose Peseiro. It is believed that Chiefs have contacted the coach’s
agent for a meeting.
“The Siya Crew has learnt
that Kaizer Chiefs are considering well-travelled Jose Peseiro as a possible
solution to take over the club’s head coaching role,” Soccer Laduma said, as
shared by @SirTshemedi via X.
“Well-placed sources have
informed the crew that Chiefs management have set up a meeting with the African
Cup of Nations silver medalist’s agent with the possible view of roping him in
at the end of the 2023/24 season,” the report added.
HOW’S PESEIRO EXPERIENCE?
Needless to say,
experience is a key variable for any job, especially the most stressful jobs in
African sports.
So,
Peseiro?
The Portugal native has
been around the world. With three trophies under his belt since starting in
1992, let’s look at his experience with a string of clubs, including stops
in Portugal, Spain, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.
Full
Coaching History:
1. Nigeria
2. Venezuela
3. Sporting
CP
4. Vitória
Guimarães
5. Sharjah
FC
6. SC
Braga
7. FC
Porto
8. Al
Ahly
9. Al-Wahda
FC
10.
SC Braga
11.
Saudi Arabia
12.
Rapid Bucharest
13.
Panathinaikos FC
14.
Al-Hilal SFC
15.
Sporting CP
16.
Real Madrid
17.
CD Nacional
18.
Clube Oriental
19.
União Montemor
20.
UD Santarém.
Peseiro’s
honours:
1. Copa
del Rey champion – 2002/2003 with Real Madrid.
2. Portuguese
Cup champion – 2012/2013 with SC Braga.
3. Egyptian
Premier League champion – 2015/2016 with Al Ahly.
Does Peseiro have the
adequate experience to be the next Chiefs coach? Let us know in the comments
section below.
In the meantime, the
current interim coach, Johnson, is preparing for the next game after the FIFA
international week.
The Glamour Boys,
targetting to finish second for CAF Champions League football next
season, will travel to the Western Cape to challenge Cape Town City on
Saturday, 30 March. Kick-off is set for 15:30 at the Athlone Stadium.