Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly contemplating a potential shake-up within their coaching ranks as support for current head coach Arthur Zwane appears to be wavering. According to Mazola Molefe, a prominent journalist from SABC Sport, Chiefs are assessing coaching changes following a disappointing season that fell short of expectations and yielded no trophies.
Sources within the club have indicated that a replacement for Zwane is being actively considered, with discussions centering around the possibility of removing him from his position after just one season in charge. Although a formal decision has not been reached yet, recent results and a notable decline in form have reportedly caused some doubts among the club’s management.
Insiders suggest that Chiefs will explore all available alternatives in their search for a new coach. If suitable options are not found, Zwane, who previously served as a youth tactician at Naturena before taking on the head coach role, may receive a temporary reprieve but under stricter scrutiny.
In recent weeks, Chiefs have endured a slump in performance. They were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup by rivals Orlando Pirates and suffered a significant blow to their hopes of finishing in the top three of the DStv Premiership after a defeat to SuperSport United. Currently, they sit seven points behind SuperSport United with only one league game remaining.
Chiefs will face another challenging opponent, Cape Town City, in their final league fixture on Saturday. With just two points separating the two teams, it is a crucial match that could determine Chiefs’ final league position. A loss to Cape Town City may result in Chiefs finishing in fifth place and further amplify calls for a change in the head coach position.
Last week, Chiefs manager Bobby Motaung acknowledged that the season had been a disappointment, although he emphasized that the club’s rebuilding process requires time and patience. Motaung expressed the intention to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season and address the challenges faced. He highlighted that football is a journey and that the experience gained by coaches and players will contribute to the club’s progress in the future.
As the season comes to a close, all eyes will be on Chiefs’ final match against Cape Town City and the subsequent decisions made by the club’s management regarding the coaching staff.
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