Is fumbling Folz’s time up at AmaZulu?
THE heroics of AmaZulu FC’s new signing Guily Manziba may have been in vain as his last-gasp equaliser against Maritzburg United may not be enough to save the job of coach Romain Folz.
The 32-year-old Frenchman could have potentially coached his last match after failing to turn around the fortunes of AmaZulu in his four months at the helm.
Folz, who took over from Brandon Truter in October last year, had the task of helping AmaZulu win their first trophy since 1992 and lifting the team to a stable fourth-place spot on the Premiership standings, but his tenure has been largely unsuccessful.
Although backed in the transfer market and bringing in a new coaching staff, Folz has seemingly made the task of turning around the fortunes of AmaZulu an uphill battle.
Folz coach guided the club to their first Cup final since 2010, but failed to bring the MTN8 trophy home.
Despite an impressive start to the season, AmaZulu were unable to sustain their form and although they are currently sixth in the league, they are also just three points ahead of Maritzburg United, who are in 15th spot.
With the club struggling to make progress, Folz has come under increasing pressure and could be set to leave the club.
Folz has been a popular figure among AmaZulu fans and players and was handed the nickname of Fohloza (destroy) on his arrival, but his lack of success has led to criticism from some supporters.
His tactics and team selection have been questioned by some observers, and his record in the league has been poor.
He has a record of seven draws, two victories and one loss in the 10 matches he has taken charge of and appears to be struggling to take the club to the next level.
Despite the lack of silverware,
Folz has led AmaZulu to some memorable victories, most notably a 4-0 hammering of Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs.
He has also been credited with introducing Pule Ekstein and Thabo Qalinge back into the fray.
It remains to be seen if Folz will remain at AmaZulu, but it seems increasingly likely that he has coached his last match for the club.
AmaZulu could be looking for a new coach who can help them achieve their ambitions and turn around their fortunes.
Meanwhile, Royal AM travelled to Princess Magogo Stadium to beat Golden Arrows 2-1 in another KwaZulu-Natal derby on Saturday.
The victory helped move Royal AM away from the relegation zone, and they can now focus on their
Nedbank Cup round of 32 clash against Cape Town City.
Royal AM are six points clear in ninth place of last-placed Marumo Gallants on the Premiership table, but only three points clear of the promotion/relegation play-off spot currently held by fellow KZN side Maritzburg.