Former Kaizer Chiefs star has lost confidence in the technical team and believes it’s time for the club’s leadership to accept that improvements under Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef are unlikely.
The two coaches came to Chiefs as assistants to Nasreddine Nabi. To maintain continuity, after Nabi’s exit, the club decided to keep Kaze and Youssef as co-coaches.
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The Soweto giants drew 0-0 against TS Galaxy FC at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday, though moved to fourth spot on the log.
“Honestly, it’s difficult. Based on the last four games, things aren’t looking good for the co-coaches,” says Isaac Mabotsa, as he spoke to KickOff.com.
“As coaches, it’s good they received a chance. It shows the club saw potential. They started well, but now they’re struggling. That’s just my opinion.
“If you recall, they both joined Chiefs as Nabi’s assistants. They were promoted to head coaches because management couldn’t find a new head coach at the time.
“I hope the Kaizer Chiefs management is currently searching for a new head coach. For example, they need a big coach like Pitso Mosimane… I’m just giving an example.
“We need someone who can elevate these players to a higher level because, right now, it’s not working. We need a high-profile coach.
“For instance, every new signing, like [Asanele] Velebayi right now, starts with great enthusiasm.”
“Yet, as time passes, his teammates tend to bring him down to their level. That’s why I say we need someone strict with the young players.”
“They begin well but tend to relax over time,” explained the erstwhile fullback.
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Kaze and Ben Youssef are expected to see out the season as the team aims for a much better finish than the ninth place of last term, while the Nedbank Cup will also be there for the taking having won it in 2024/25.
