NEXT MAN IN AmaZulu announced that former Mamelodi Sundowns staffer Wendell Robinson had been hired as the new goalkeeper coach at the club. Picture: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Image: Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
AmaZulu have had more staff changes, it emerged on Wednesday, with the resignation of goalkeeper coach Aubrey Vilakazi.
This comes after the sudden resignation of co-coach Vusi Vilakazi last month.
At the time, Vusi Vilakazi said he was stepping down due to personal matters.
It means former Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane remained as the sole coach of the Betway Premiership outfit.
Now, Zwane has had another spanner thrown in the works with the news of his keeper coach departing.
"AmaZulu Football Club has accepted the resignation of goalkeeper coach Aubrey Vilakazi, who is stepping down with immediate effect due to personal reasons,” the club said in a statement.
"Vilakazi was promoted to first-team goalkeeper coach last year after previously serving with the reserve team. The club expresses its gratitude for his dedication and contributions during his tenure and wishes him success in his future endeavours.”
In the statement from AmaZulu, it revealed that the club had already appointed a replacement.
"Following his departure, the club has appointed Wendell Robinson as the new goalkeeper coach.
"Robinson brings extensive experience to the role, having previously worked with Mamelodi Sundowns and the South African National Team.”
Robinson left his goalkeeper coaching post at Sundowns late last year, as he was released alongside Manqoba Mngqithi and Romain Folz.
AmaZulu are currently seventh on the league table after 22 games. With their nine wins, three draws, and 10 defeats, they have collected 30 points to find themselves in the top eight.
With third-placed Sekhukhune United in third place on 34 points, AmaZulu will fancy their chances at finishing in the top three.