Morris recently served as an assistant coach at Cape Town Spurs alongside Shaun Bartlett, another former Bafana Bafana star.
Morris began his career with Santos in Cape Town before playing for clubs in Greece, Spain and Cyprus, eventually retiring at SuperSport United. His appointment comes as UCT’s women’s football team prepares for its 2025 Hollywoodbets Super League debut after securing second place in the 2024 National Play-offs.
Thambolinye Mzoneli, a senior player in the team, is excited about the new era.
“Having a coach like Nasief with so much experience is incredibly motivating. His tactical skills bring a new vibe to the team. We have the talent, the mentality and the willpower to succeed. With a great coach, we’re aiming for a top-three finish,” she said.
Morris said he was excited about the “challenge”.
“My main objective is to cement our place in the league and help the team adapt to the demands of the Hollywoodbets Super League. I know this is not men’s football,. However, football is football and I’m here to improve the players individually and as a team. I’m grateful for the technical team’s support and am confident we’ll work together to achieve our goals.”
Morris admitted his reputation and the position bring significant pressure.
“I know the pressure that comes with the role and much is expected from me, but that’s part of football. With the support of my team we’ll overcome hurdles and stick to our objectives for the season.”
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