Katsande set for Grand Legacy switch after Rangers exit

Willard “Salt & Vinegar” Katsande is not staying on the sidelines for long.

Just days after resigning as Head Coach of Northern Region Soccer League side Rangers FC, the former Kaizer Chiefs hardman is on the brink of a dramatic return to the dugout — this time in the Pacific Storm Eastern Region Soccer League.

Sources close to Fanzone have revealed that Katsande is on his way to Murehwa-based Grand Legacy Football Club, with both parties having already agreed a deal. The only thing left? Signing on the dotted line.

It’s a swift turnaround for the veteran midfielder-turned-coach. Katsande stepped down at Rangers FC after a tough run that saw him manage just one win in seven NRSL matches. The pressure was mounting, and he walked.

But football moves fast.

A few hours ago, the rumour mill went into overdrive linking Katsande to FC Oden.

Grand Legacy, however, moved quicker. With the technical bench suddenly vacant after St Collin Chinyani resigned a few days ago, the Murehwa outfit identified Katsande as their man and tabled an offer he couldn’t refuse.

Negotiations have moved at lightning speed. Fanzone understands the deal is done in principle, with Katsande expected to put pen to paper imminently. An official unveiling could happen within hours.

For Grand Legacy, it’s a statement. Bringing in a coach with Katsande’s profile — PSL pedigree, CAF Champions League experience, and a no-nonsense reputation — signals intent in a brutal ERSL title race where Yadah FC, Green Fuel, and Tenax are already setting the pace.

For Katsande, it’s redemption. Rangers didn’t work out. One win in seven is not the “Salt & Vinegar” standard.

But Murehwa offers a fresh start, new players, and a fanbase hungry for success.

The next few hours are crucial. One signature separates talk from reality.

Will Katsande be barking instructions from the Grand Legacy technical area this weekend?

Fanzone will keep you updated as this deal develops.