On March 5, 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa, the DStv Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Golden Arrows took place at FNB Stadium. A shortlist of potential coaches for Amakhosi was being considered. Availability, track record, and discussion with respective candidates were major factors in determining the top priority for the club. Raul Caneda emerged as a strong candidate, with sources indicating that his qualifications matched what Amakhosi were seeking to revive the club’s success.
It was noted that Caneda had overtaken Pitso Mosimane on the priority list. Another candidate, Manqoba Mngqithi, was thought to be unlikely given the potential difficulty in acquiring him should Sundowns renew his contract. The focus seemed to shift towards Caneda as the potential successor to Cavin Johnson for the next season. Caneda, aged 55, had previously coached Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, as well as worked as an assistant manager for Real Sociedad and UD Almeria in Spain.
Despite attempts to receive a comment from Chiefs, there was no response from the club at the time of publishing.