Former AmaZulu coach joins Mamelodi Sundowns in Austria!
Mamelodi Sundowns have continued to restructure as well as bolster their coaching staff after the departure of Rulani Mokwena.
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Mamelodi Sundowns have bolstered their technical team with the addition of former AmaZulu coach Romain Folz.
Sundowns are currently conducting their pre-season in Austria as they prepare for the defence of their title next season.
Sundowns recently announced that they had parted ways with previous head coach Rulani Mokwena. Those news broke the internet last month, with the mentor winning the DStv Premiership League with just one loss last season. Furthermore, he had won the inaugural African Football League. On the flip side, however, he lost out on all the domestic cup competitions and got to the CAF Champions League semifinals.
Folz joins Sundowns as assistant coach
After what has termed to be a disagreement with current Sundowns sporting director Flemming Berg, Mokwena decided to leave. Shortly after, the club announced the return of coach Steve Komphela. After leaving Masandawana for Moroka Swallows and Golden Arrows last season, he is now back at Chloorkop as senior coach. It is now also reported that Manqoba Mngqithi will return to his former post as a head coach.
Now as they await the official confirmation of Mngqithi’s deployment, Sundowns have announce that of Romain Folz. Taking to their official platforms, the Brazilians have confirmed the arrival of former AmaZulu and Marumo Gallants coach Romain Folz. He is set to serve as an assistant coach.
Will serve alongside Mngqithi and Komphela
“Mamelodi Sundowns has appointed Romain Folz as an Assistant Coach in the first team and joins Manqoba Mngqithi, Steve Komphela, Wendell Robinson and Kennedy Mweene in the Technical Department. Romain joins the 2023/24 PSL Champions from FIFA’s High-Performance Department where he worked on the development of football. Folz who holds a UEFA Pro License has previously worked in South Africa and across Africa in Guinea, Botswana, and Ghana. Mamelodi Sundowns players and Technical Team have warmly received Romain into the camp in Austria where they are on a pre season camp. The Club will play more competitive matches in the next few days as part of the ongoing pre season preparations.” Wrote the club.
It now remains to be seen what Folz can and will add to the already successful and experienced Sundowns contingent.