Kaizer Chiefs defender Siboniso 'Pa' Gaxa hails the arrival of former Bafana Bafana caretaker coach Steve Komphela at Naturena.

Gaxa had previously worked with Komphela at South Africa’s Under-20 and national team level.

“He understands soccer well and his philosophy on how the game should be played is quite similar to Baxter’s,” Gaxa tells AmaKhosi official website.

“Komphela is a strict disciplinarian and he expects everybody to be fully focussed on the job at hand,” said Gaxa.

“He also loves his players and he wants them to express themselves on the field of play.”

Steve resigned as the Maritzburg United coach on Monday and says he is happy to finally reunite with the Chiefs family.

“For sure, Komphela will have us work hard, but that goes with the territory if you want to be successful. He’s highly intelligent and knows what he wants.”

“Chiefs are a big club and not every coach will be suitable to lead the team. But Komphela is the right person," said Gaxa. 

Komphela signed a three year contract with the Soweto giants.

"Players respect him, including about the way he analyses the game. Of the coaches I have played for, only Baxter and Pitso Mosimane come close to Komphela in this regard,” he said.

“We will enjoy our football under his guidance.”