The Kaizer Chiefs mentor was unavailable for the post-game interview and post conference. As confirmed by his assistant Dillan Shepperd, the Frenchman fell ill and vomited after the final whistle.
The game ended had ended in a 1-1 draw after Sinoxolo Kwayiba’s opener was canceled out by Mduduzi Shabalala’s equaliser.
UPDATE ON KAIZER CHIEFS COACH FERNANDO DA CRUZ
Meanwhile, coach Da Cruz has offered an update on his health. Speaking from the Carling Knockout last 16 draw on Wednesday night, he said he has fully bounced back.
“Thanks for the question. He is feeling very well. He was just vomiting after the game. But now he feels very well,” his interpreter and Fitness assistant Julien Le Heran said.
In the meantime, Da Cruz remains unbeaten in the Betway Premiership after eight games. Kaizer Chiefs have won three and drawn five matches under his charge. The Soweto giants sit fourth on the log, nine points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, with a game in hand.
CAF CONFEDERATION CUP AGAINST RED ARROWS
Moving ahead, Kaizer Chiefs are preparing to kick off their CAF Confedearation Cup campaign. They travel to Zambia to face Red Arrows in a preliminary second round qualifier on Saturday.
The first leg will take place at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium at 15:00, with the return leg scheduled for Moses Mabhida Stadium the following weekend.
Last season saw Amakhosi narrowly miss out on the quarterfinals. Instead of finishing first or second, they ended the group stage in third place behind Zamalek and Al-Masry.
KAIZER CHIEFS’ NEXT FIVE FIXTURES
- Sat, 17 Oct 2026: Red Arrows, CAF Confederation Cup, away (first leg), 15:00
- Fri, 23 Oct 2026: Red Arrows, CAF Confederation Cup, home (second leg), 18:00
- Sat, 31 Oct 2026: Orlando Pirates, Betway Premiership, away, 15:30
- Sat, 28 Nov 2026: Chippa United, Betway Premiership, away, 15:30
- Sat, 5 Dec 2026: Milford FC, Betway Premiership, away, 20:15.
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