Cape Town City Appoint Andries Ulderink as New Director of Football
Cape Town City FC have announced the appointment of Dutch football expert Andries Ulderink as their new Director of Football, signaling a new era for the club’s football leadership and development strategy.
Ulderink is well known in South African football, having previously coached at Ajax Cape Town, now known as Cape Town Spurs. His return to the Mother City brings with it vast international experience and a reputation for developing strong football systems.
According to the club’s official statement, Ulderink joins with an impressive background that includes senior roles at Ajax Amsterdam, Reading FC, Royal Antwerp, and Bayer Leverkusen. His experience spans coaching, player development, and building performance structures across multiple European leagues.
In his new position, Ulderink will oversee all football operations at Cape Town City. His focus will include player recruitment, youth development, and establishing a long-term football strategy to strengthen the club’s competitiveness both locally and internationally.
Speaking after his appointment, Ulderink said he was eager to contribute to the club’s ambitions. “I’m happy to be here and ready to play my part in helping this club get back to where it belongs. City has a proud history and incredible supporters, and I’m excited to be part of the project ahead,” he said.
Club chairman John Comitis described the appointment as a turning point for Cape Town City. He emphasized that the club is entering a phase of rebuilding its football structure with a focus on excellence and sustainability. “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. His vision aligns perfectly with the club, and his global experience will be a major asset to our players and staff,” Comitis stated.
Ulderink’s appointment comes at a crucial time for the Citizens, who have been working to reestablish themselves among South Africa’s top sides. His technical knowledge and leadership are expected to drive the club’s ambitions to strengthen its youth system, refine its style of play, and compete more effectively in domestic and continental competitions.
Cape Town City supporters will be eager to see how Ulderink’s influence reshapes the club in the coming months as he begins implementing his football philosophy and development blueprint.
