Kaizer Chiefs coaches Arthur Zwane and Dillon Sheppard

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane and his assistant Dillon Sheppard are both at risk of losing their jobs is Nasreddine Nabi signs for Amakhosi. Image: @KaizerChiefs/ Twitter.

Kaizer Chiefs first team coach jetting out to Europe

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard is set to spend the next two weeks in Europe to further his coaching studies!

Kaizer Chiefs coaches Arthur Zwane and Dillon Sheppard

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane and his assistant Dillon Sheppard are both at risk of losing their jobs is Nasreddine Nabi signs for Amakhosi. Image: @KaizerChiefs/ Twitter.

Arthur Zwane’s Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard is set to travel to Ireland to complete his coaching badges.

The former Bidvest Wits youth coach is set to join an elite list of South African coaches by obtaining the UEFA Pro License coaching licence.

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Sheppard joined the Glamour Boys in 2021 when Gavin Hunt was appointed as head coach at the club.

He remained on as an assistant coach following the departure of Hunt, serving under both Stuart Baxter and Arthur Zwane.

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach to obtain UEFA Pro licence

“Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Dillon Sheppard is set to make his way to Ireland where he will complete his coaching badges.” a SoccerLaduma report read.

“‘Sheppy’ as the former winger is affectionately known, will travel to Ireland where he will study for his UEFA Pro License coaching badge.

“The retired winger will be in Europe for close to two weeks to complete a coaching course to earn the world-recognised coaching license.”

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Dillon Sheppard, Amakhosi assistant coach. Image via Instagram @KaizerChiefs

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In other news, Kaizer Chiefs academy graduate Given Thibedi has been given a PSL lifeline!

The midfielder has struggled for game-time since graduating from the Amakhosi academy in 2019.

He has featured for the likes of Swallows FC and Casric Stars however, there’s been no continuity for the talented midfielder.

Casric Stars opted against retaining him last season however, fellow Motsepe Foundation Championship side Venda Football Academy are reportedly ready to sign him for next season!

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Local publication Unplayable have reported that Given Thibedi has been offered a contract by Venda Football Academy!

It’s now up to the midfielder to decide whether he’ll accept the challenge or not!

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Given Thibedi of Kaizer Chiefs during a Multichoice Diski Challenge match in 2019. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix

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