‘They’ve reached the ceiling’ – Kaizer Chiefs legend predicts long trophyless spell

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‘They’ve reached the ceiling’ – Kaizer Chiefs legend predicts long trophyless spell
Kaizer Chiefs players after losing their CAF Confederation Cup match to Red Arrows. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs legend Brian Baloyi feels the club’s young players have not been given the right support to reach their potential.

Chiefs are going through another season of inconsistencies which is already proving costly as they are 12 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and 11 adrift of second-placed Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League.  

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz and his players.
Fernando da Cruz and his players. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

This has been blamed partly on the tactics of coach Fernando da Cruz as well as the fact that they have a young squad that lacks the experience to get them over the line.

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Baloyi is among those who believe the young Chiefs players are not getting enough help and if that continues, it will still be difficult to compete with Sundowns and Pirates.

Kaizer Chiefs legend Brian Baloyi.
Kaizer Chiefs legend Brian Baloyi. Image: Imago

“They have got to a point where I don’t know if they have what they need to get them to the next level because for me, it looks like they have reached a ceiling where they are in terms of what else can they give us,” the former Chiefs goalkeeper said on SoccerBeat.

“The potential is there, talent is there we have seen it but again, a lot of time we do not pay attention to… sometimes you need to understand how to get the best from these youngsters,” he added.

Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs' Wandile Duba during the Soweto Derby.
Deon Hotto of Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs’ Wandile Duba during the Soweto Derby. Image: Orlando Pirates

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Chiefs have been blamed for failing to go for quality players who can instantly lift the standards of the squad, opting for cheaper alternatives who are either young or have been cast aside by other sides and available as free agents.

Kaizer Chiefs new signing Elias Mokwana.
Kaizer Chiefs new signing Elias Mokwana. Image – Kaizer Chiefs

The Glamour Boys have just added another free agent in Elias Mokwana, who is an experienced player, but there is a feeling among fans and pundits that they still need much more to compete for the big trophies.

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