Kaizer Chiefs News Today: When did rain start beating Amakhosi? Cossa determined to represent club & more…

The latest Kaizer Chiefs news in the last 24 hours, including the genesis of the Glamour Boys’ struggles, Xolani Cossa keen to represent Amakhosi, and more.

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When did the rain start beating Chiefs?

Junior Khanye has weighed in on the challenges at Kaizer Chiefs saying things started to go south when chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung took a step back from the daily running of the club.

For seasons, Chiefs have been struggling to win silverware with their last league title coming in 2015. They have since just bagged the Nedbank Cup, which was two seasons ago, after a ten-year drought.

The club is now under the spotlight this season where though unbeaten in the Betway Premiership, they have only won three of their eight matches which has put them in fifth position on the log with 24 points.

They were eliminated from the MTN8 in the first round, the first time they’ve been in the top eight in three seasons. Last weekend, they lost 1-0 to Zambian side Red Arrows in the second preliminary round, first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup in Ndola, a match that has seemingly brought worries to the fore again.

“I think Bra K not being involved and stepping back is where problems started because Bra K knows football."

Junior Khanye has weighed in on the challenges at Kaizer Chiefs saying things started to go south when chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung took a step back from the daily running… pic.twitter.com/2ci105VKP4

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Khanye believes that Amakhosi’s problems did not start now saying those who took over from Motaung Sr haven’t been able to do what he has done.

“I think Bra K not being involved and stepping back is where problems started because Bra K knows football. He has done well; he has given people chances and credit to him for creating jobs. But you can tell he has stepped back,” Khanye told iDiski TV.

“I think Bobby [Motaung] was there at some point and then now Junior [Kaizer Motaung Jr] and I think that’s where problems started. The players that were signed after Bra K stepped back also contributed and management signing free agents.

“It’s one of the big reasons the team is where it’s at currently. Then you hire coaches that need translators. I mean what happens when there’s an emergency message, he cannot relay it immediately because he needs to go through someone. Then you sign players who couldn’t even make it to Swallows in the NFD.

“They needed to bring in someone with authority. They made a big mistake by letting Pitso join Bafana Bafana. That was a major mistake. He won three out of three matches with Bafana and look at how the team plays. And the national team doesn’t have a long time together but look at the team how plays. It was a big mistake to not go for Pitso,” he concluded.

Cossa determined to represent Amakhosi

Kaizer Chiefs loanee Xolani Cossa says his loan spells at Botswana’s Black Lions FC and Gomora United have forged him like steel in fire, as he continues to chase his dream of representing Amakhosi.

The 22-year-old left-footed centre-back spent last season in the Botswana Premier League with Black Lions FC, where he captained the side and accumulated valuable senior experience and leadership responsibility.

His impressive displays in Botswana convinced Chiefs to retain him on their books, albeit on loan again, a clear indication the club still has future plans for him.

Kaizer Chiefs loanee Xolani Cossa says his loan spells at Botswana's Black Lions FC and Gomora United have forged him like steel in fire, as he continues to chase his dream of representing Amakhosi.#FARPosthttps://t.co/y0kmIVzNx6

— FARPost (@FARPostZA) October 21, 2026

“It has forged me like steel in fire; I have learnt a lot about how to play at a higher stage, like at CAF level. I’ve learnt how to manage myself in that position [centre-back], how to play out from the back. And how to build something for the future.

“Coming to Gomora has given me an opportunity to test my knowledge of the moments of the game and how to read the game. You must be fit at this level. I’m nearly adjusting to that fitness level, and I think I’m doing well. I’ve learnt a lot under the coach [Patrick Phungwayo] on how to become the best defender in this country. It’s like I am being forged like steel in fire,” Cossa said in an interview with FARPost.

Cossa added that his mentality has changed after the loan stint in Botswana and the current one at Gomora.

He declared: “It has prepared me mentally for the higher stage, and how to behave in a professional setup. You get to know a lot of players from outside the country.

“It has set my mind to be challenged outside the world. I think I’ve got the exposure I needed because a lot of teams were interested in me from that side. Now I get to face big players from that side and learn something from them. It’s very nice; it’s very competitive.”