Kaizer Chiefs will resume their Betway Premiership campaign against Golden Arrows in the next three weeks.
After losing some ground in their pursuit of the title, Amakhosi now have another opportunity to fight back and close the gap on log leaders Orlando Pirates.
A victory against Arrows and Marumo Gallants this month could put Chiefs in a strong position, especially if the Buccaneers drop points.
Currently, there are four points separating the two rivals, but Orlando Pirates hold a game in hand, giving them a significant advantage.
Kaizer Chiefs look to balance league and CAF
One major challenge that could hinder Chiefs’ push in the league is the CAF Confederation Cup. After two matches, Amakhosi have only managed to secure one point and will need to win at least three of their last four group matches to have a chance of progressing to the quarterfinals.
This month, they will face Zambia’s ZESCO United both home and away, aiming for maximum points.
In addition to their CAF fixtures, Kaizer Chiefs will also need to compete in the league and the Nedbank Cup.
A challenging second half of the season lies ahead for Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef. It remains to be seen whether they will prioritise one competition over the other.
As things stand, Kaizer Chiefs are falling behind in the Betway Premiership and are struggling in the CAF Confederation Cup.
A six-week break could give co-coaches new ideas and help them get the best out of their players. One or two big signings might also transform the team somewhat, especially in Africa, where they look flat in their opening two rounds against Egyptian teams.