Kaizer Chiefs have reached a defining point in their season. The Motaung family now set to make big calls behind the scenes after the club secured a CAF Confederation Cup qualification spot.
The results have been delivered to an extent, but the real decisions are only starting now.
KAIZER CHIEFS CAF QUALIFICATION PUTS PRESSURE ON CONTRACT CALLS?
The technical team led by co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef has delivered a third-place finish. It is just one position below the initial target of second place, as confirmed by the Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr in recent weeks.
What makes the situation complicated for them is the largely disappointing performances and style of play despite the results.
Ben Youssef and Kaze had arrived on two-year agreements. They were accompanied by Majdi Safi (fitness and conditioning coach) and Ilyes Mzoughi (goalkeeper coach).
All of their deals are set to expire in June, although there are options that could stretch them into the 2026/27 campaign.
HAVE THEY DONE ENOUGH?
The mighty Kaizer Chiefs have undoutedly enjoyed massive improve from last season’s disastrous ninth place-finish.
This season’s third-place standing has been largely made possible by goalkeeper Brandon Petersen’s heroics and stout defensive discplined, which is not exactly the club’s style of football.
Despite the league results, 14 wins and nine draws so far, Kaizer Chiefs failed to challenge for domestic silverware due to major cup flops.
They crashed out of opening Round of 32 in the Nedbank Cup to Stellenbosch FC. They also exited the Carling Knockout in the opening round of 16 against the same team.
Their continental journey in the CAF Confederation Cup also ended in disappointment. They finished third in their group behind Zamalek and Al Masry, narrowly missing out on the knockout stages.
Meanwhile, the club is heavily linked with current Golden Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi. His gent has acknowledged the interest while noting that no formal deal is currently in place.
Additionally, Sead Ramovic has emerged as a top candidate. The former TS Galaxy manager is now a free agent after recently terminating his contract with Algerian side CR Belouizdad.
WHO SHOULD KAIZER CHIEFS APPOINT?
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