Hunt points out a massive disadvantage for Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates

Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates have been doing quite well this season across all competitions.

In the Premier Soccer League, both are on 22 points, but it is the Sea Robbers who are second – owing to their better goal difference, three points behind the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played more games.

This is a result of the high-quality signings made in the most recent transfer window, where both teams made wholesale changes.

Some of those players, especially at Amakhosi, haven't made their competitive debut.

According to Durban City coach Gavin Hunt, the massive depth might end up working against the duo.

What problem do Chiefs and Pirates have?

“They have a good squad of players, they are obviously good, maybe too big a squad there,” The 60-year-old told Smash Sports.

“They just haven’t found their [combinations], he fits better there, and he fits better there. Sometimes it happens at a big club like that.

“A lot of these squads, I mean, Orlando Pirates, have squads of 30, 40 players. Everyone is just as good as the next one. Who plays and who gets left out?

“I think Chiefs have the same problem. A lot of players have come in. There is a big turnover. The supporter obviously does not care about that. Every season, they just want to see who they are signing. Maybe there is no need for signings in a certain season,” Hunt concluded. 

Chiefs are in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage and are hoping to successfully defend their Nedbank Cup as well. Pirates are pushing to successfully defend their Nedbank Cup as well as have an impact in the Carling Knockout.