Former South African footballer Peter Du Toit believes it’s become too easy for players to earn a place at Kaizer Chiefs, arguing the Soweto giants have lost their identity.
Du Toit feels Amakhosi previously had a distinct identity and standards that made it difficult for just any player to represent the club.
The SoccerBeat owner was speaking alongside former Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan following Amakhosi’s 2-1 victory over Siwelele in the Carling Knockout Cup on Sunday.
Du Toit assessed several players in the current Amakhosi squad, suggesting only a handful have shown the qualities expected of club representatives.
Kaizer Chiefs lost their identity says Du Toit
“I think they are far away from their identity and one of the reasons is if you look at this Kaizer Chiefs team, going man through the entire team, Petersen looks the business, Dortely looks like the business, Vilakazi, Shabba could be and Maboe,” Du Toit said on SoccerBeat.
Du Toit Questions Kaizer Chiefs’ Playing Standards
The former footballer believes Chiefs have drifted away from the standards that previously defined the club, making it easier for ordinary players to earn opportunities at Naturena.
Having been involved in South African football since the 1970s, Du Toit says he has witnessed several generations of Amakhosi teams and believes the current squad does not reflect the club’s traditional identity.
“I played against Chiefs in the 70s, I’ve been involved in South African football since then till to date, and I’ve seen so many Kaizer Chiefs teams. To me, it looks like it’s too easy to become a Chiefs player these days.”
