Kaizer Chiefs could very much be out of the picture when it comes to fighting for the league.
Amakhosi won their opening three Betway Premiership fixtures and appear to be this year’s surprise package but poor form and coaching instability have seen them drop to fifth on the log.
During the transfer window, more than 10 players were signed, but only a few have made a noticeable difference to the team so far. With Nasreddine Nabi gone as coach, it is up to Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze to get the Glamour Boys back to winning ways.
It was the duo who inspired Kaizer Chiefs to three wins in their opening matches this season. At the time, Nabi was attending to his wife in Tunisia before returning late in August.
Can Kaizer Chiefs turn the corner?
With matches against Siwelele and Durban City coming up later this month, this is where they can get back to winning ways. Six points in two matches will see them jump on the log and back in the title mix.
With Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates winning games with ease, Amakhosi could find it hard to compete. Sekhukhune United have been a team to watch, having topped the log for much of the season so far.
For Kaizer Chiefs, they need to turn draws into wins if they are to challenge for the Betway Premiership. A loss or a draw will see them drop to ninth or 10th, which has been their familiar position in recent years.
The likelihood is that Amakhosi will once fight for a top 8 finish this season, given that their main priority might be the CAF Confederation Cup. With the team they have currently, it doesn’t look possible for them to win both the CAF CC and the Betway Premiership this season.