'The good thing about it' - Kaizer Chiefs legend Arthur Zwane breaks silence on Vilakazi's shocking departure from AmaZulu as president Sandile Zungu reveals Vusumuzi 'dealing with demons'

Vusumuzi Vilakazi resigned as AmaZulu co-coach on Tuesday, leaving Arthur Zwane as the sole head coach.

Zwane has opened up on his former colleague's departure, while Usuthu president Sandile Zungu has also commented on the development.

“Losing one of our important members, it is always going to be critical for any organisation,” said Zwane as per Sportswire.

“At the end of the day, we have to carry on with work. He played a huge role, did very well and we all know coach Kanu. 

“He has been in the league for quite some time. The good thing about it, not a good thing that he has left, what I’m trying to say is, he has left something behind in terms of understanding because we worked together very well," added the former Kaizer Chiefs coach. 

“We were always on the same boat in terms of what we wanted to achieve at the club. The good thing as well – having someone like coach Sboniso Vilakazi (assistant coach), he is equal to the task. 

“So, I think on that department, we are still covered in terms of the man-power. But for now, it is about focusing more on the games that upcoming for us because it’s going to be a test.”

“He told us as Usuthu management that he’s facing issues that he felt were distracting his job and asked to be relieved of his duties so he could deal with this and become a better person and also for the club not to be affected,” said Zungu as translated from isiZulu on Ukhozi FM as per FARPost.

“We then had meetings and decided to accept his request to step down. So, we wish him well in dealing with these demons so he can be better.

“We appreciate his commendable work at Usuthu, particularly his excellent collaboration with Arthur Zwane. We’re not complaining about anything, but these issues were going to distract him from his work.

“Considering that this club is for the [Zulu] nation, we don’t beat around the bush if we feel that there are things that could impede our way forward, we speak to the person," added the Usuthu boss.

“So, we asked him how he felt about all of this, and he agreed that the issues [would be problematic for his work]. We were then on the same page.

“I have always emphasised that this club is bigger than me; yes, the financial backing is coming from the Zungu family. But when I’m facing my demons, I should step away. This applies to everyone at the club. We are all accountable for protecting the club’s image in everything we do," he continued.

“So, we agreed to separate as mature individuals. I will not, however, reveal details or go out there and damage Vilakazi’s name.”

It is now a real test for Zwane to see if he can steer Usuthu to greater heights as their head coach.

After struggling at Chiefs, this is Zwane's chance to show he can be his own man who can achieve big things in football.

AmaZulu are currently sixth on the PSL standings and have an opportunity to finish the season in the top-three.

Zwane begins his solo journey as Usuthu coach on Sunday when they host Cape Town City at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium.

They face opponents who are 10th on the log and desperate to climb up the table.