Benni McCarthy Among 5 Football Managers to Express Interest in Coaching Kaizer Chiefs

• Benni McCarthy's contract with Manchester United expires at the end of the current season
• Pitso Mosimane continues to remain linked with Kaizer Chiefs as the club looks for a new coach
• Sead Ramovic described Chiefs as a beautiful club, but admitted he was happy with TS Galaxy

Not a week goes by without at least one person being linked with the vacant Kaizer Chiefs jobs.

The Soweto-based side are looking to appoint a manager to replace Cavin Johnson, who was only serving as interim boss since Molefi Ntseki was let go.

While many have been linked, not all have publicly expressed interest in the post.

Sports Brief looks at five men who have opened the door for a potential move to the Amakhosi.

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5 coaches keen on Kaizer Chiefs

Benni Mcarthy

The latest coach to express interest in the job is the former AmaZulu manager, McCarthy.

The former Bafana Bafana striker is currently with Manchester United, but his contract expires at the end of the month.

As noted by FARPost, he recently spoke about the club being an institution and that ‘you don’t say no to an institution.’

“I think we can safely say that Kaizer Chiefs is an institution. Listen, it’s a great club that I always loved. My local team, the team that I supported as a kid, is the Black and Gold of Kaizer Chiefs. Unfortunately, I never had the pleasure of playing for them or coaching them,” he said.

Pitso Mosimane

Mosimane is a name that many want to see at the Amakhosi.

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The former Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly boss knows all about success, and fans are hopeful that he can turn the fortunes around of the struggling Soweto-based side.

With his tenure in Saudi Arabia officially ending, this may be the perfect time for Mosimane to return to South African football.

Last year he also hinted that he would be tempted if the post was available.

Sead Ramovic

Ramovic has been working wonders at TS Galaxy, and it’s easy to see why he’s in hot demand.

The German coach led the Rockets to a sixth-place finish in the DStv Premiership and the final of the Carling Knockout Cup.

He also masterminded a win over Orlando Pirates in the league and a draw with Mamelodi Sundowns during the season.

iDiski Times noted that Ramovic has been linked with the vacant post at the Glamour Boys. While he admitted they were a wonderful club, he also stressed how happy he was at Galaxy.

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“We all know that Chiefs is a wonderful club, probably the most beautiful club in South Africa. But this doesn’t change the fact that I’m happy where I am now and where I stay,” he said.

Willard Katsande

A former Chiefs player, Katsande has also expressed interest in taking charge of his former side.

The Zimbabwean international made 310 appearances for the Soweto-based side and won two DStv Premiership titles with the team.

Currently working on his coaching license, Katsande admitted that he would love to coach the Glamour Boys once he is done, Soccer Laduma noted.

“As soon as I am done with my qualifications, I will coach Kaizer Chiefs and then go to my Zimbabwean team, because I believe I need to give back to my national team,” he said.

Vladimir Vermezovoc

Vermezovoc is no stranger to coaching the Amakhosi, having been in charge of the team in 2009.

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The Serbian didn’t have the most success with the side or during his time in charge of their rivals, the Pirates, but he admitted that things were different then.

GOAL reported that Vermezovoc was confident he could do a better job now that he understood South African football.

"I have good memories from my time at Chiefs. I made some mistakes just like others also made mistakes, but these are all things that happen in the world of football.

With the experience that I now have about South African football, I can deal differently with some things. I understand the environment better now," he said.

Mosimane's agent visits Chiefs' village

Sports Brief reported how Mosimane’s agent was reportedly spotted at Chiefs' Naturena village.

Mosimane is effectively a free agent since his contract expired at Saudi Pro League side, Abha Club.

The South African tactician has been linked with the Amakhosi and previously expressed interest in them.