Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that co-coach Cedric Kaze has been called up to assist Burundi during the current international break.
Amakhosi enter the international window following back-to-back wins, which have seen them climb back into fourth place, and lift some pressure off Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef’s shoulders.
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With Chiefs not in action until 6 April, the club allowed Kaze to assist the Swallows for their AFCON qualifiers against Chad.
“Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has been called up to join the Burundi national team during the current FIFA international break. The Club has agreed to release him for this period,” the club stated.
“Burundi will face Chad in the Africa Cup of Nations preliminary qualifiers, playing away on 27 March and at home four days later.
“Kaze, a Burundian national, who previously served as assistant coach for Intamba m’Urugamba (The Swallows) until 2015, will assume a new role as Technical Adviser, working alongside the current technical team.
“He will return to Naturena after the second qualifier on 31 March as the Glamour Boys prepare for their next Betway Premiership fixture against Orbit College on Easter Monday, 6 April in Gqeberha.
“The Club extends its best wishes to Coach Kaze as he shares his expertise and continues to grow his experience on the international stage.”
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