By Robert Matakanye,

Cape Town City have moved swiftly in finding a new head coach by appointing former Galatasaray, Gent and Ajax Amsterdam manager Jan Olde Riekerink on Wednesday.

Olde Riekerink takes over from sacked Benni McCarthy after his shocking contract termination by the club due to poor league form.

The Citizens made an announcement on Wednesday ahead of their Absa Premiership match against Polokwane City at Cape Town Stadium.

The Dutch international played professionally for Sparta Rotterdam, FC Dordrecht and Telstar.

He became manager of Turkish club Galatasaray in March 2016.

Another era of excellence begins ?

“I’m really proud to be back here, and I’m really proud to coach this team.” #iamCityFC#JanOldeRiekerink@joriekerink pic.twitter.com/hkIYzmxLwH— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) November 6, 2019