National First Division side AmaZulu have confirmed the appointed of Chicken Inn mentor Joey Antipas as the club’s head coach.

The confirmation comes a week after the sacking of Steve Barker.

Usuthu club general manager Lunga Sokhela says Antipas will begin his work on 01 July 2016.

"We have concluded the paperwork with Mr Joey Antipas and we’re very pleased for the appointment," Sokhela said.

"He’s someone that will definitely bring the wit and experience that we need to rise above this season’s underachievement, and also ensure we are a strong force in challenging for promotion next season.

"The 57-year-old Zimbabwean tactician will be coming in from time to time to observe things at the Usuthu camp under interim Coach Delron Buckley until the end of the season," he adds.

Antipas holds a CAF B Coaching License and has spent time under European clubs, Borussia Dortmund (German) and Brondby (Denmark) as part of his studies in 2012 and 2013.

The KZN side is currently laying 9th place on the NFD log with 14 points off the playoff places with three games remaining.