Kaizer Chiefs News Today: Ben Youssef opens up on future, Lilepo ‘wants more’ and…

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Latest news about Kaizer Chiefs, including Khalil ben Youssef’s stance on future, disappointed Sekhukhune United coach refuses to fault his players after loss to Amakhosi, and more.

Ben Youssef opens up about Chiefs future

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has opened up about speculation surrounding his future at the club as the current campaign draws closer to its conclusion.

Ben Youssef has been leading Amakhosi alongside fellow co-coach Cedric Kaze since the departure of Nasreddine Nabi at the start of the season. 

Khalil Ben Youssef in trainning.
Khalil Ben Youssef in trainning. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

“We are here to work; you can ask the board, not for me,” he stated when asked about the chances of getting retained.

Disappointed coach refuses to fault players after loss to Chiefs

Sekhukhune United interim coach Paulos Masehe has opened up on the disappointment of missing out on a third-place finish and the subsequent CAF Confederation Cup qualification spot.

“To be honest, for the players, you feel like at least it’s a little bit disappointing because they remained among the top pack for the longest time in this season. And they would have deserved maybe to finish at number three or number four. But we still have a chance we can finish number four,” he stated.

“And of which I think it will be fair for us, for them also, because they have worked extremely hard. They deserve something better this season and they gave everything. Even today [Sunday], I cannot fault anyone.

“The effort was there, the mistakes that happened, mistakes of the game of football, that you can make mistake on the other end and you get punished on the other end. 

Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs in action against Sekhukhune United. Chiefs secured a CAF slot.
Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs in action against Sekhukhune United. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

“But as for the boys, I wish that we can just win these two games and we finish number four. So that we can complement their good effort this season,” Masehe concluded.

Lilepo ‘wants more’

Kaizer Chiefs attacker Glody Lilepo has dedicated his Man of the Match award to the Amakhosi faithful after another standout performance.

Lilepo dedicated his award and the team’s success to the fans and the entire Chiefs family, expressing his gratitude on social media.

Glody Lilepo, Kaizer Chiefs
Glody Lilepo, Kaizer Chiefs

“Khosi Nation, this one is for you. Qualified for the second year in a row in CAF [Confederation Cup], but we want more. We will continue to fight. Congrats to the team. Have a blessed week,” he posted on his Instagram account.

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