Ajax coach axed

AJAXCape Town head coach Maarten Stekelenburg was relieved of his duties at the club, according to a report yesterday. KickOff.com reported the Ajax board had lost patience with the Dutchman after the Cape Town side suffered a shock 5-1 loss to league newcomers University of Pretoria on Saturday. Head of technical affairs Jan Pruijn would be in charge for Ajax’s Premier Soccer League match against AmaZulu on Saturday, assisted by Wilfred Mugeyi. – Sapa