Katza leaves SuperSport United

The former Matsatsantsa skipper confirmed the news of his departure via a statement on Wednesday morning.

“I have been with SuperSport United for 15 years, and it has a been a successful journey both as a player and coach. I am grateful towards the club for allowing me to be part of the Matsatsantsa family not only as a player but as a coach and in life as a person. I have decided to move on to challenge myself with the amount of experience I have learned during my stay at United,” said Katza.

SuperSport CEO Stanley Matthews wished Katza well in his new venture in Bloemfontein.

“Ricardo has earned his place as a legend at Supersport United. As a former captain, he helped us make a record five consecutive domestic cup finals as well as lift the league championship for three consecutive years. He is the second most capped player at Supersport United in our history and beyond his achievements on the field, he has conducted himself as a true professional and family man for a decade a half,” said Matthews.

“He is a true role model of a person and a player who was determined to improve his life, live a responsible and disciplined life and prioritize his lovely wife Adelaide and his kids in his decision-making processes. His move into the Academy structures was smooth and he acquitted himself up and down our Academy structures from Under 15 to our MDC team and first team.

“Ricardo will always have a special place in the annals of Supersport United history and we wish him and his family well in their new venture in Bloemfontein and in his promising career which lies ahead.”

Katza joined SuperSport in 2003 as a player and captained Matsatsantsa for six years, during which he won the league treble, Absa Cup, SAA Supa 8 and the Nedbank cup.

After a successful spell on the field Katza hung up his boots in 2012 to take up a coaching role within the club’s youth structure.