Romain Folz has been removed from his position as AmaZulu coach less than two months after signing a new three-year-contract with club.
According to the statement released by the club, assistant coach Ayanda Dlamini has been appointed interim head coach, Romain Folz has been redeployed to the role of technical director, advising the president on the technical aspects of AmaZulu’s Vision 2032.
“The game is result driven and with six matches to go occupying 12th position, it is clear the performance is not fitting of a club like AmaZulu Football Club,” read the statement.
“The decision we have taken is to appoint Ayanda Dlamini as caretaker coach until the end of the season. His mandate is to fight for the remaining 18 points that are on offer.”
“Dlamini has the huge task to prepare the team for the upcoming match against Cape Town City this weekend.”
Club president Sandile Zungu clarified Folz’s new role. “With Folz, there are many aspects that we want to continue with from him. I have retained him as a technical director, primarily to advise the President on the technical aspects of vision 2032 until the end of the season.”
“He will be expected not to interfere with the day to day running of the team. We thank him for his contribution to the team,” said Zungu.