Ajax Cape Town have confirmed the reappointment of Muhsin Ertugral as Head Coach replacing Stanley Menzo who was released earlier today.
Urban Warriors CEO, Ari Efstathiou, is delighted to welcome Ertugral back to Ikamva and believes the coach will bring back the attacking and attractive football Ajax are known for.
“We are delighted to have secured Muhsin’s signature once again. Muhsin is no stranger to the club and clearly understands our philosophy of playing attacking and attractive winning football.
“He is also very knowledgeable in promoting our youth players from our academy which is critical to the club’s future. We would like to welcome him back”. said Efstathiou.
Ertugral, who is a resident of Cape Town, is happy to rejoin the club where he has enjoyed great success, both in winning trophies and also in nurturing some of the country’s best youth products.
“Ari and I had a long chat regarding the possibility of my engagement as the Head Coach where he outlined the plans for the future and also the restructuring that has taken place since my last stint here.
“I have watched the team recently and believe that with one or two additions in critical positions, we will be able to find ourselves in a more respectable position on the log standings.
“There are many talented players in the team and I believe with the right guidance, I will be able to get the best out of them.
“I would like to thank the Board of Ajax Cape Town for the opportunity to once again allow me to lead this great club and hope that I will be able to bring back a smile to our incredible and loyal supporters”. said Ertugral
Ertugral will start his job in ernest on 27 December 2017 when the team return to training in preparation for the second half of the season, starting with Maritzburg United on 5 January 2018.
Written by: Diski Voice
