
In a surprising move, Roger de Sa has parted ways with Cape Town City to rejoin cross-town rivals Cape Town Spurs—this time as the club’s new Technical Director.
Cape Town Spurs confirmed the appointment in an official statement, emphasizing de Sa’s vast experience and the significant impact he is expected to make in shaping the club’s future.
“Roger de Sa returns as Cape Town Spurs’ Technical Director,” the statement read. “Roger will lead club strategy; performance structure & assist the first team.
Roger brings FIFA-level experience from Egypt & Iran under Carlos Queiroz. Welcome back, Roger.”
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This move marks a poignant homecoming for de Sa, who has a rich history with the club, albeit under its previous moniker, Ajax Cape Town. During his prior tenure, he notably guided the team to a memorable MTN8 triumph in the 2015/16 season, overcoming Soweto powerhouse Kaizer Chiefs in the final.
De Sa’s return to Spurs comes on the heels of a challenging period with Cape Town City, where he was unable to prevent the club’s relegation from the Betway Premiership. Cape Town City lost the promotion/relegation playoffs to Orbit College, who subsequently secured their place in the top flight.
His re-joining Spurs will undoubtedly be viewed as an opportunity to inject fresh strategic impetus and leverage his deep understanding of the local football landscape to help the club navigate its future challenges.
In related developments, the coaching merry-go-round continues with speculation surrounding former Cape Town Spurs coach Ernst Middendorp. Reports indicate that Middendorp is set to embark on a new chapter with Durban City.
It is widely rumored that he will assume the role of technical director at the KwaZulu-Natal based club, where he is expected to work in tandem with the incoming head coach, Gavin Hunt, forming a potentially formidable leadership duo.