Bafana Bafana Legend Explains How Pitso Mosimane Crushed Kaizer Chiefs’ Title Dream in 2020
- A former South African international has opened up on how Pitso Mosimane ended Kaizer Chiefs' draw of winning the league title in 2020
- The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach was still with the Brazilians that year, and guided them to consecutive league titles despite Chiefs initially leading with 11 points
- The former Kaizer Chiefs star's submission about Pitso's action sparked ditterent reactions on social media
Bafana Bafana legend Bernard Parker has explained how Pitso Mosimane played a key role in stopping Kaizer Chiefs from winning the South African league in 2020.
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The former Kaizer Chiefs star opened up on how good the Glamour Boys were that season under the then-coach Ernst Middendorp, but an action from Mosimane, during his time with Mamelodi Sundowns, ended their dream of winning the league.
Kaizer Chiefs ended their title drought under Nasreddine Nabi last season after beating Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, but they could have won the league title a few years ago. However, their dream was cut short by a move from Pitso.
How Mosimane ended Chiefs' title dream
The former Kaizer Chiefs star recalled how, during the bio-bubble period, Pitso Mosimane engaged in several psychological tactics to unsettle their team.
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Speaking to Smash Sports, he explained that despite Chiefs holding an 11-point lead at the top of the log, Mosimane still found ways to apply pressure, including signing George Maluleka on a pre-contract, which he described as an attempt to destabilise their camp.
Parker claimed that former coach Middendorp had wanted George Maluleka to stay with Kaizer Chiefs until the end of the season, but the midfielder’s decision to sign a pre-contract with Mamelodi Sundowns complicated matters.
He explained that once a player’s mind is set elsewhere, it becomes difficult to perform at the same level, regardless of effort. Despite Amakhosi maintaining a healthy lead at the top of the table, Pitso Mosimane had cautioned that “May is too far,” a statement that would later prove prophetic.
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According to Parker, the situation disrupted the team’s rhythm and momentum. Although they continued to push, results began to slip, and he felt the overall response lacked urgency.
He reflected that both management and players should have treated the situation more seriously, emphasising the need to dig deep and secure results as the title race tightened.
Here is what fans are saying about Parker's explanation.
Sandiso wrote:
"When will those players take accountabilty for losing the league and stop making excuses 🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑"
Ma_geza shared:
"PARKER Thinks Kaizer Chiefs Cate about His statement than He should have won the League."
Xolani gabuza said:
"Parker you're more lazy thinker than I thought! Unfortunately, your position as a Chiefs legend,would makes your followers think you have a point! You're projecting mate! You failed to fo your job! Shame on you making excuses!😁😁"
Imhoteb Borotha Komape commented:
"Truth is Chiefs didn't give Maluleka a job security & guarantee and sundowns offered, chiefs fans can't comprehend that Maluleka found another job, try understanding that analogy."
Mpho Peter added:
"Pitso always want to do his best against Chiefs. And his tactics have always worked against Chiefs. If you wanna be recognised as a coach in mzantsi, always make sure you do your best against them. Thats how you see Chiefs struggle to win games or even sign the best players these days. You can beat them all, but if you don't show up against Makhosi it's like you do nothing.Even the national coach had to say something about Chiefs days before last games of world cup qualifications to make headlines.✌️"
Chiefs named among favourites to win Betway Premiership
Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs were named among the favourite clubs expected to win the Betway Premiership this season.
The Soweto giants finished outside top eight last season on the league table and have what it takes to win the title this campaign.
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