DStv Premiership side AmaZulu have sent shockwaves through local football after making a dramatic managerial change with the club languishing in the bottom half of the standings.
In a statement released on Tuesday, AmaZulu decided to "redeploy" head coach Romain Folz to the role of technical advisor, while assistant coach Ayanda Dlamini takes over the helm as interim coach until the end of the season.
The decision comes after a poor run of form that sees Usuthu collect just one win in their last five league matches. It is also somewhat of a U-turn by the AmaZulu boss, who was handed a fresh three-year contract just a month ago.
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Folz is also understood to have bizarrely expelled experienced duo of Keagan Buchanan and Ramahlwe Mphahlele just weeks prior to his 'redeployment'.
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FULL CLUB STATEMENT:
AmaZulu President, Sandile Zungu has announced changes to the club's head coach role with assistant coach Ayanda Dlamini appointed interim head coach, while Romain Folz has been redeployed to the role of technical director, advising the president on the technical aspects of AmaZulu's Vision 2032.
The President explained the changes begin with immediate effect until the end of the season."The game is result driven and with six matches to go occupying 12th position, it is clear the performance is not fitting of a club like AmaZulu Football Club.
"The decision we have taken is to appoint Ayanda Dlamini as caretaker Coach until the end of the season. His mandate is to fight for the remaining 18 points that are on offer."
"Dlamini has the huge task to prepare the team for the upcoming match against Cape Town City this weekend.""With Folz, there are many aspects that we want to continue with from him. I have retained him as a technical director, primarily to advise the President on the technical aspects of vision 2032 until the end of the season."
"He will be expected not to interfere with the day to day running of the team. We thank him for his contribution to the team," said Zungu.
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