The report has emerged as Kaizer Chiefs continue their search for a permanent coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Amakhosi are expected to make an announcement soon. They club have indicated that updates on the technical team follow in due course.
DWIGHT YORKE TO KAIZER CHIEFS?
Despite strong prior reports saying the French-Portuguese coach Fernando Da Cruz has completed his move to Amakhosi, Sky Sports have revealed the Soweto giants are setting sights on Yorke.
“Former Aston Villa and Man Utd striker Dwight Yorke holds talks with Kaizer Chiefs about managerial vacancy at South African club,” Sky Sports reported (live broadcast, 15 June 2026).
Additionally, there are unconfirmed rumours Yorke could be targetted for an assistant role to Da Cruz.
Yorke, who enjoyed a distinguished playing career in England, has since moved into coaching and management. The Trinidad and Tobago legend has previously expressed an interest in taking charge of a major African club if the right opportunity arose.
Kaizer Chiefs are looking to build on last season’s third-place finish in the Betway Premiership. This includes a return to the CAF Confederation Cup.
Despite the latest report linking Yorke with the role, Kaizer Chiefs have yet to confirm who will lead the first team next season. Other names have also been mentioned in recent weeks, with supporters eagerly awaiting an official announcement from Naturena.
For now, the Sky Sports report adds another intriguing twist to Kaizer Chiefs’ coaching search.
COACHING CAREER
After retiring from professional football in 2009, quickly moved into coaching by joining the Trinidad and Tobago national team. He was an assistant coach during their 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. He later earned his FIFA Level B coaching qualification. He picked up experience in youth development and scouting, including a role with Manchester United’s academy.
Yorke landed his first senior managerial position in May 2022. It was with Australian side Macarthur FC on a two-year deal.
His time at Macarthur produced immediate success. He guided the club to the 2022 Australia Cup title with a perfect run through the competition. In the A-League, he recorded five wins, two draws and six defeats in 13 matches before departing in early 2023 following internal disputes.
The club later fell from sixth place at the halfway stage of the season to finish bottom of the table after his exit.
In November 2024, Yorke returned to international football as head coach of Trinidad and Tobago. He led the Soca Warriors into the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The run included a win over Cuba in the qualifiers but was unable to steer the nation to the knockout stages. A draw against Jamaica in March 2026 ended Trinidad and Tobago’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. It led to the end of his tenure after 17 months.
