What’s next for the floundering Amakhosi as Kaizer Chiefs continue their downward spiral?
Following Kaizer Chiefs’ aimless tie with Moroka Swallows in the Soweto Derby, Alphasportnews looks into the problems facing the team.
The losing run never ends!
Before the game against the Swallows, Chiefs had an opportunity to turn the corner. But during the game, the players lacked motivation to gain a victory, and the team looked disjointed and uninspired. Their problems were made worse by Edmilson Dove’s needless red card in the 47th minute, which put pressure on the team to make up for it.
Honestly, it’s like watching paint dry when it comes to Chiefs games. There’s not much to get excited about, and supporters of the team shouldn’t be held accountable for their lack of attendance.
Is Johnson at fault here?
Due to the lack of success, many are pointing fingers, wondering if Cavin Johnson is the right person for the job or if the players aren’t doing their part.
Johnson seemed to have some influence over the team when he first took on the position, and the outcomes seemed good. But after the Africa Cup of Nations break, things have turned around, and Johnson seems to be finding it difficult to be upbeat as he keeps bringing up his team’s problems in public.
Many people would love to be flies on the wall at Naturena in order to understand the circumstances that led to the team’s sad predicament.
The seasoned activistsโwhere are they?
When watching the starting lineup against the Swallows, veteran players like Keagan Dollyโwho has a lot of experienceโalways don’t live up to the team’s expectations.
There are a lot of warning signs on the squad, which means it might take a few years to get the Chiefs back to where they were once great. Their persistent problems in front of goal are demonstrated by Ashley Du Preez, a striker who keeps missing the mark. They are unable to collect the maximum number of points since they are unable to regularly finish clinically with their opportunities.
Right now, the Chiefs need players who are willing to put in a lot of effort to win over the supporters of Amakhosi.
Is it possible for the Motaung to lead?
The difficult duty of maintaining this great institution’s rich history falls to the Motaung family. The Chiefs’ inability to compete in the transfer market due to a lack of funding has made it more difficult for them to find and develop players through scouting.
There are many obstacles to overcome, and it is yet unclear how to get there. The club’s leadership has been conspicuously quiet and obscure during this turbulent time. This draws attention to still another issue: a deficiency of strong leadership that can inspire trust and bring people together around a single goal. Along with Bobby, who was previously in the spotlight, chair Kaizer Motaung’s children, Jessica and Kaizer Junior, have assumed leadership roles after he moved back from the fore. While Kaizer Jr. and Jessica have successfully addressed Concerns expressed by fans in the past and their assurances of a club makeover have not yet been validated by significant results.
A win over the Swallows would have given the team a lot more confidence, especially in light of the difficult week that lies ahead. The club is preparing for two important games: a league meeting against Golden Arrows on Tuesday, March 5th, and another Soweto Derby match against Orlando Pirates on Saturday, March 9th.
Gaining victory over Arrows would be a great way to start the week and would be a great confidence boost going into the Buccaneers game. The Chiefs will be hoping that fortune is on their side in the forthcoming PSL matches, since as the football proverb goes, “the ball is round,” and anything can happen in football.
While the Chiefs undoubtedly hope to finish the league season in the top two spots, a less favorable standing may be depicted if the results don’t go their way.