OFFICIAL: Former Kaizer Chiefs coach lands new PSL club

Betway Premiership side Durban City have announced the appointment of Khalil Ben Youssef as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.

The Tunisian mentor had been unattached after parting ways with Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs at the end of last season, alongside co-coach Cedric Kaze.

Amakhosi finished third last term with 54 points accumulated in the Betway Premiership under the pair's guidance, touching the 50-point mark for the first time in six years.

Moreover, Ben Youssef and Kaze helped Chiefs secure their place in the CAF Confederation Cup and qualify for the MTN8 after missing out in the last two editions.

The ex-AS FAR assistant coach is now set for a new chapter with the KwaZulu-Natal outfit where he succeeds Pitso Dladla, who won the Nedbank Cup last season.

“Durban City FC is pleased to announce the appointment of Khalil Ben Youssef as the club's new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 season,” read the club statement.

"The 37-year-old Tunisian tactician joins Durban City FC as the club embarks on an exciting new chapter following a historic period of growth and success.

"A holder of the CAF A License, Ben Youssef brings extensive coaching experience from across Africa and the Middle East.

"Having worked in Tunisia, Morocco, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, he has developed a strong reputation for his tactical expertise and commitment to building competitive teams.

"His coaching journey has seen him hold senior technical roles at AS FAR Rabat, Young Africans SC, Club Africain, and Al Ahli SC. Most recently, he served within the technical team at Kaizer Chiefs, gaining valuable insight into the demands and competitive nature of the Betway Premiership.

"As Durban City FC prepares for an exciting 2026/27 campaign that includes the Betway Premiership, domestic cup competitions, and the CAF Confederation Cup, Ben Youssef's appointment reinforces the club's commitment to long-term stability and continued football excellence.

It remains to be seen how Ben Youssef will fare at the helm of Durban City, who finished eighth in the Betway Premiership in the previous campaign.

Hlayisani Magoro

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