Durban City has announced the appointment of Khalil Ben Youssef as the Club’s new Head Coach ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The 37-year-old spent last season at Kaizer Chiefs working as a head coach alongside Cedric Kaze.
Ben Youssef, who holds a CAF A Licence, brings extensive coaching experience from across Africa and the Middle East, according to the club.
“Having worked in Tunisia, Morocco, Tanzania, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, he has developed a strong reputation for his tactical expertise and commitment to building competitive teams,” stated Durban City.
“His coaching journey has seen him hold senior technical roles at AS FAR Rabat, Young Africans SC, Club Africain and Al Ahli SC. Most recently, he served within the technical team at Kaizer Chiefs, gaining valuable insight into the demands and competitive nature of the Betway Premiership.
“As Durban City FC prepares for an exciting 2026/27 campaign that includes the Betway Premiership, domestic cup competitions and the CAF Confederation Cup, Ben Youssef’s appointment reinforces the Club’s commitment to long-term stability and continued football excellence.”
Durban City FC Chairman Farook Kadodia reflected on the Club’s decision to appoint Ben Youssef.
“Khalil is a coach with strong experience, excellent technical knowledge and a clear understanding of the modern game. We believe he is the right person to lead the next phase of Durban City Football Club’s journey. Over the past two seasons we have built a strong foundation, and our focus now is to continue growing the Club both on and off the field.
“We are confident that Khalil possesses the leadership, character and football philosophy required to help us achieve our ambitions, and we are delighted to welcome him to Durban City FC.”
Ben Youssef expressed his excitement at joining the Club. “I am honoured to join Durban City FC and would like to thank the Chairman, the Board of Directors and everyone at the Club for the trust they have placed in me.
‘This is an ambitious Club with a clear vision for the future, and I am excited to begin working with the players and technical staff as we prepare for the season ahead. My focus is on building a competitive team that reflects the values and ambitions of Durban City FC.”
Meanwhile, Golden Arrows have snapped up Pitso Dladla, who guided Durban City to their Nedbank Cup triumph last season.
