AmaZulu have parted ways with head coach Brandon Truter after a string of poor results that culminated in the team's 1-0 DStv Premiership defeat against rookies and KwaZulu-Natal rivals Richards Bay FC on Wednesday night.
Though the club has not disclosed who will be on the bench when they face Orlando Pirates in Orlando on October 14, speculation has already started to point to former Maritzburg United and Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp as one of the coaches who could be considered.
AmaZulu have not won in five league and cup matches . After starting the season with a draw and three straight wins, they have won just one game in their last seven. Truter leaves the club with Usuthu halfway through a two-legged MTN8 semifinal. One of their five past matches they could not win was a 1-1 draw in the first leg against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on Sunday.
That result, given Usuthu were playing away and reduced to 10 men from the 54th minute when centreback Veluyeke Zulu was sent off and finished with nine men after Gabadinho Mhango was dismissed in the 90th, was seen as mostly positive for the Durban team.Truter's assistants, who include AmaZulu legend Siyabonga Nomvete, will train the club while the search for a new coach is carried out.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Under-pressure Truter facing bleak AmaZulu future | KickoffAmaZulu head coach Brandon Truter faces an uncertain future at the club following a poor return of recent results highlighted by a dramatic defeat to Richards Bay. Read more here ▶️
Read more »
OFFICIAL | AmaZulu part ways with Truter | KickoffOFFICIAL | AmaZulu have confirmed the departure of head coach Brandon Truter after less than six months in charge. Read more here ▶️
Read more »
Hlongwa scores late as Richards Bay floor KZN rivalsSubstitute Sakhile Hlongwa scored a late goal to earn Richards Bay a 1-0 victory over AmaZulu in the DStv Premiership match at Moses Mabhida Stadium yesterday.
Read more »
I've no point to prove against AmaZulu – MemelaI've no point to prove against AmaZulu – Memela: Talismanic Richards Bay playmaker Luvuyo Memela has made it clear he has no point to prove against his former side AmaZulu.
Read more »
Starting XIs: AmaZulu v Richards Bay | KickoffAmaZulu turn attention to the DStv Premiership as they do battle with provincial rivals Richards Bay at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday.
Read more »
Starting XI: AmaZulu v Richards Bay | SoccerladumaAmaZulu will be desperate to halt their losing streak in the DStv Premiership when they host KwaZulu-Natal rivals Richards Bay on Wednesday evening.
Read more »