Messages are pouring in for the former head coach of Kaizer Chiefs Ernst Middendorp.

The German tactician, Middendorp have coached a several teams in the Premier Soccer League, including Maritzburg United, Chippa United and Amakhosi.

He was recently sacked by Amakhosi about 2 months ago for failing to secure the league title.

Middendorp was one of those coaches who have been given more than one chances with Chiefs, after he once coached the team few years back, he was sacked then the club rehired him during the 2018/19 season.

Messages are pouring in for the German tactician, who is celebrating his birthday today.

Middedorp was born on 28 October 1958 in Freren, Germany.

The coach is celebrating 62 years since he was born.

Following his departure from Amakhosi, Middendorp was appointed as a new head coach of Ethiopian Premier League giants Saint George SC.

Although Ethiopian Premier League is not that popular, Middendorp will be up for a new challenge of his career.