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Published on 2024-02-27 13:05:08
Kaizer Chiefs, one of the biggest sports brands in Africa, is facing a decade-long drought in terms of winning major titles. Despite being a football giant with a global fanbase, the club has been struggling for success over the past nine years. A recent defeat to Milford in the Nedbank Cup further highlighted their ongoing struggles. This loss means that unless they can secure the MTN8 trophy in the upcoming season, their trophy drought will reach a decade.
The past few years have seen Kaizer Chiefs go from being a dominant force in South African football to struggling to make an impact. In the 2023/24 season, they were knocked out of the MTN8 competition in the semi-finals and suffered a defeat in the Carling Knockout Cup. The team’s head coach, Molefi Ntseki, was let go after the defeat to Milford, and Cavin Johnson took over on an interim basis.
Under Johnson’s leadership, there have been some improvements in the team’s performance, with a few wins and draws in recent matches. However, they still trail behind the league leaders, Mamelodi Sundowns, by a significant margin. The Nedbank Cup was their last chance to claim a title this season, but they fell short against Milford, struggling to create chances and lacking energy on the field.
Even Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has criticized Kaizer Chiefs for their underwhelming performances in recent years. Broos has been vocal about the lackluster performances of the team and left out most of the Chiefs players from the national team squad. This latest defeat to Milford only reinforces Broos’ concerns about the team’s current form.
Despite the challenges they face, Johnson remains optimistic about the team’s future. He acknowledges that it will take time to turn things around after years of disappointment. With a revolving door of coaches and inconsistent performances, Kaizer Chiefs will need to make significant changes to reclaim their status as one of the leading clubs in African football.
As they continue to search for success, Johnson and his players are determined to show their fans that they are working hard to improve. It will be a tough road ahead, but with dedication and passion, Kaizer Chiefs can overcome their current struggles and return to their former glory. Only time will tell if they can rise to the occasion and bring home the much-needed silverware that has eluded them for so long.
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