Da Cruz Revealed A Secret Meetings With Motaung Jr After Kaizer Chiefs Board Backs Him

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has expressed his gratitude to the club’s management for publicly backing him following the club’s disappointing CAF Confederation Cup campaign, while revealing that he holds regular meetings with sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr to discuss the team’s progress and the club’s long-term vision.

The French tactician welcomed the board’s show of support, emphasising that the relationship between the technical team and the club’s leadership is built on consistent communication rather than reactions to individual results.

Da Cruz explained that he meets with Motaung Jr every three weeks to review the team’s performances, discuss challenges and assess progress towards the club’s broader objectives.

His comments provide insight into the working relationship between the coach and the club’s hierarchy at a time when expectations remain high among Amakhosi supporters.

Speaking about the club’s public statement of support, Da Cruz thanked the board, the sporting director and everyone involved in the decision to reaffirm their backing.

“First thing I would like to thank the club for the statement, I would like to thank the Sporting Director and the whole board for the statement they made,” Da Cruz said.

The Chiefs coach subsequently explained that regular discussions with the club’s sporting director are an established part of their working relationship.

“And then you must know, it’s very clear, inside the club, every three weeks, we have a meeting with the Sporting Director to speak about the team and the project of the club,” he added.

According to Da Cruz, these meetings provide an opportunity to evaluate the team’s situation and discuss the direction in which the club is moving.

The revelation suggests that communication between the coaching staff and management extends beyond match results, with discussions also focusing on the wider project at Naturena.

Kaizer Chiefs have faced scrutiny following their disappointing CAF Confederation Cup campaign, with supporters expecting the team to deliver stronger performances across competitions.

The club’s decision to publicly express confidence in Da Cruz has therefore attracted attention, particularly as the coach continues working to meet expectations at one of South Africa’s most closely followed football clubs.

For Chiefs, maintaining stability within the technical team could be important as the club works towards its sporting objectives. However, supporters will ultimately judge the team’s progress through performances and results on the pitch.

Da Cruz’s comments indicate that he remains engaged with the club’s leadership and that his position is being discussed within an established management structure.

With meetings scheduled every three weeks, the coach and Motaung Jr have regular opportunities to assess the team’s development and address issues affecting the club.

Whether that continued backing translates into improved performances remains to be seen, but Da Cruz has made it clear that he appreciates the confidence shown in him by the Chiefs hierarchy.

For now, the Frenchman appears focused on the task ahead, with the club’s management maintaining communication with him as Kaizer Chiefs continue pursuing their objectives.

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