Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the appointment of Bafana Bafana coach Molefi Ntseki as the new head coach with immediate effect.

Ntseki has been at the club since May 2021 when he was appointment as their Head of Technical and Youth Development.

He has since been promoted from his previous role to becoming Arthur Zwane’s successor as the clubs new head coach.

The 53-year-old brings a wealth of experience having previously coached Bafana Bafana as head coach and assistant coach while also having various coaching roles in the junior national teams.

Speaking on his appointment, Amakhosi chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung said: “We would like to congratulate Coach Ntseki and thank him for accepting this huge responsibility.

“We know it’s not an easy task but we believe his experience and knowledge will help us improve and achieve our goals as Kaizer Chiefs.

He has been here for two years, working well with Coaches Arthur and Dillon in his role as Head of Technical, and will now work with them in a different capacity.

“We look forward to Coach Ntseki sharing his experience and ensuring that there is stability in the team while we improve our performance. We will provide him with all the support he needs in this new role.”

Following the appointment of Ntseki, Amakhosi have also appointed former goalkeeper coach Rainer Dinkelacker as a Strategic Adviser in the goalkeeping department of the club.

“I fully accept this huge responsibility that the Chairman, our Board of Directors and the Club have bestowed on me with humility and respect,” Ntseki said.

“I thank them for their confidence and belief in me to become the captain of the ship. I look forward to working with everyone involved in the technical team to bring joy to our millions of Amakhosi supporters around the world.”