Cape Town City FC have announced the major appointment of Andries Ulderink as the club's new Director of Football. This comes after the Dutchman was initially set to coach the Citizens but abruptly left his role to join compatriot Erik ten Hag as an assistant coach at Bayer Leverkusen at the beginning of the current season. Ulderink's appointment comes at a time where the Mother City side is navigating through life in the second tier after suffering a shock relegation from the top-flight last season. Cape Town City FC is delighted to announce the appointment of Andries Ulderink as the new Director of Football, marking a new chapter in the club's football leadership. A highly respected figure in international football, Ulderink brings a wealth of experience from his extensive coaching and technical background across Europe and beyond. Having held key roles at clubs such as Ajax Amsterdam, Reading FC, Royal Antwerp, Bayer Leverkusen, Ulderink's expertise in player development and high-performance structures will be instrumental in shaping the club's football future. In his new role, Ulderink will oversee the club's football operations, focusing on player development, recruitment, and the integration of long-term football strategy across all levels of the club. Ulderink expressed his enthusiasm on the project ahead, stating that he is happy to be at Cape Town City FC and ready to play his part in helping the club get back to where it belongs. The appointment of Andries marks a significant step in Cape Town City FC's commitment to technical excellence and long-term growth within South African football. The club finds itself in the prime moment to begin a genuine rebuild of its football structures, and Andries will be critical in charting that path forward for City. Andries' football vision is perfectly aligned with the club, and his experience operating at the highest levels of global football will be a massive asset for the club, its players, and the general landscape of South African football, according to John Comitis, Chairman of Cape Town City FC. The club's fans will be eager to see the impact of Ulderink's appointment and how it will shape the future of Cape Town City FC. With Ulderink at the helm, the club is poised to make a strong push for promotion back to the top-flight. The Citizens will be looking to leverage Ulderink's expertise to develop a strong squad and compete at the highest level in South African football. As the club navigates through the second tier, Ulderink's experience and knowledge will be invaluable in helping the team achieve its goals. Cape Town City FC's appointment of Andries Ulderink is a significant step forward for the club, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the upcoming season to see the impact of this new appointment.