Kaizer Chiefs have been known for bringing in free agents to bolster their squads ahead of new seasons.
However, the new players have ended up frustrating, with some even leaving even before their contracts conclude. This season, the team has already signed Flavio Silva, Nkanyiso Shinga, and Ethan Chislett, who were playing for lower leagues in Europe.
The Soweto giants have further added Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako, who came in as free agents from Orlando Pirates, alongside former SuperSport United midfielder Siphesihle Ndlovu.
According to former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Farouk Khan, the Glamour Boys should have a consistent way of doing things. He argues that regular changes in the playing unit every season will not work as anticipated.
‘It is about sustained excellence'
Stop rebuilding from scratch every season; create a blueprint. Develop from within. Make sure the technical, admin, and management teams are aligned,” he told iDiski Times.
“In the past, you could look at a player and say, ‘That’s a Chiefs player.’ Today, that’s no longer true. It’s not just about winning one trophy. It’s about sustained excellence. You can’t just sign players because they’re free agents, or they have potential.
“You need someone doing proper due diligence – not just watching a few clips but really understanding a player’s background, personality, and how they respond to pressure,” Khan concluded.
Apart from delivering in the Premier Soccer League, this season as well as making an impact in domestic assignments, the Glamour Boys will be playing in the Caf Confederation Cup after winning the Nedbank Cup last season.
They are currently in the Netherlands for pre-season.
