AmaZulu are reportedly set to appoint Vusumuzi Vilakazi as their new head coach following the departure of Pablo Martin.
Martin was sacked on Monday night, and this was on the back Usuthu suffering their third successive league defeat.
AmaZulu lost their opening league to Polokwane City (2-1), then lost 3-1 to Kaizer Chiefs before Marumo Gallants beat them 1-0.
Now, the Durban-based has earmarked Vilakazi as the next in line, and that appointment could be made this week.
According to KickOff.Com, three coaching candidates have already been interviewed for the vacant position.
And Vilakazi is a hot favourite to get the job given that he’s already within the AmaZulu setup.
He is currently the club’s Diski Challenge coach.
Vilakazi was previously on the books of Richards Bay FC whom he helped survive relegation via the playoffs.
He has also had stints with Golden Arrows and Chippa United among other PSL teams he coached.
AMAZULU ON PABLO MARTIN’S DEPARTURE – FUL STATEMENT
“AmaZulu FC has decided to part ways with Head Coach Pablo Franco Martin and Assistant Aitor Van Den Brule,” reads AmaZulu’s statement.
“We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to both Pablo Franco Martin and Aitor Van Den Brule for their contributions during the last 15 months at the helm of the team.
“Their dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and we appreciate all the effort they have put into their roles.
“We wish them the best in their future endeavours and extend our warmest regards as they move forward in their careers.
“Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
CAN VILAKAZI GET USUTHU BACK TO WINNING WAYS?
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