A day after sacking head coach Ernst Middendorp, Kaizer Chiefs have announced on Thursday, the termination with immediate effect of the contract of Shaun Bartlett, their assistant coach.

Shaun Bartlett joined Kaizer Chiefs as assistant manager back to 2018. After having played for Amakhosi as a striker from 2006 to 2008, the 47-year-old technician is released by Chiefs.

“Kaizer Chiefs Chairman Kaizer Motaung, the Board of Directors and the club’s management would like to further announce that they have agreed to an early termination of assistant coach Shaun Bartlett’s contract.” Kaier Chiefs wrote on their official website.

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“The decision to release Bartlett follows that of Amakhosi and head coach Ernst Middendorp going their separate ways yesterday.

“We would like to once again thank both gentlemen for their service to Kaizer Chiefs over the last 21 months,” comments Chairman Kaizer Motaung.

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“We wish Shaun Bartlett all the best in his future endeavours.” the club added.