Kaizer Chiefs' Decline Continues as Domestic and Continental Hopes Fade

• Once a dominant force in African football, Chiefs have fallen to 100th in African rankings, marking a significant drop from their former glory
• Chiefs have failed to capture silverware in the last decade, and with the African Football League expansion, their chances of participation look slim
• Chiefs are ranked behind local rivals and face a critical test in their remaining matches to determine if they can turn things around or continue their downward spiral

Kaizer Chiefs, once a dominant force in South African football, have fallen to 100th in the African rankings, according to Footballdatabase.com.

This marks a significant decline for a club that once ruled the continent in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s.

Poor Domestic and Continental Form

Currently, Kaizer Chiefs are ranked eighth in South Africa, reflecting their position in the Betway Premiership standings.

Despite their rich legacy, the team has failed to capture any silverware in the last decade, raising concerns about their ability to return to prominence.

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Their lack of success both domestically and on the continental front has raised questions about their future.

With the African Football League (AFL) expanding from 8 to 24 teams next season, the chances of Kaizer Chiefs participating in this prestigious competition seem increasingly slim.

The AFL's expansion will offer more opportunities for clubs across the continent, but Chiefs' recent struggles may prevent them from being invited.

Their 2021 CAF Champions League final appearance, where they lost to Al Ahly, has left Chiefs with few opportunities to rebuild their international reputation.

Disappointment in the CAF Champions League

Though Chiefs reached the final of the CAF Champions League in 2021, they lost to Al Ahly, and their continental aspirations have since faltered.

In South Africa, Chiefs find themselves in a familiar but troubling position: ranked behind their local rivals.

As they sit mid-table in the Betway Premiership, it raises questions about their future prospects, both domestically and internationally.

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The Road Ahead

With the AFL’s expansion set to shake up the landscape of African club football, the likes of Sundowns and Pirates seem almost guaranteed to participate, leaving Chiefs to fight for relevance.

How the club performs in their remaining matches of the season will be crucial in determining whether they can reverse their fortunes or remain on a downward trajectory.

A Rebirth or a Decline?

As Chiefs' supporters remain hopeful, the question looms: can the team reclaim its former glory, or will they continue to fade into mediocrity?

Only time will tell if they can rise again or become another forgotten giant in South African football.

Kaizer Chiefs Intensify Efforts to Secure Fawaaz Basadien

Briefly News previously reported that Kaizer Chiefs are pushing hard to sign South African international Fawaaz Basadien from Stellenbosch FC in the upcoming summer transfer window.

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The Glamour Boys have been monitoring Basadien since last year but faced competition from other PSL clubs, including Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.

Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly working on an improved offer, with a larger budget for new arrivals, including a left-back, winger, and striker.

Basadien's situation at Stellenbosch is being closely watched, and Chiefs are determined to secure his signature.

Source: Briefly News