AmaZulu have launched a new chapter for the club by following in the footsteps of Orlando Pirates in appointing a Spanish tactician as the club's new head coach following intense speculation.
The success enjoyed by Jose Riveiro at Orlando Pirates has seemingly inspired AmaZulu to confirm the appointment of Pablo Franco Martin on a three-year deal.
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The 43-year-old was previously in charge of Tanzania giants Simba and worked as an assistant coach at Real Madrid and will now assume his managerial duties from July 1.
"We have been interviewing a number of parties who had expressed an interest in becoming head coach of AmaZulu Football Club.
"These prospects were local - tied to teams in the DSTV Premiership, others were erstwhile coaches of the DSTV Premiership, and some were internationals based in Africa who compete in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederations Cup.
"Others were coaches who had stints in the continent who were now coaching in Europe, Asia, some in the Middle East and one or two in South America," Sandile Zungu is quoted as saying on the club statement.
"We are absolutely delighted at the quality of parties that we interviewed, who shared with us their ideas about Usuthu.
"Usuthu is loved and seen as a very attractive prospect.
"We emerged with one name.
"A name that the players will be very happy with, the supporters, sponsors, and the directors of AmaZulu Football Club.
"We believe that the local league will be richer with a person of this gentleman's calibre coming to the DStv Premiership," says Zungu.
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