Kaizer Chiefs Coach Singles Out Two Players After Their Performance Against AS Simba
- Cedric Kaze has singled out two players for praise after Kaizer Chiefs thumped AS Simba in the CAF Champions League
- The Kaizer Chiefs coach mentioned the reason he was happy with the two players' performance in the game
- Fans also shared their thoughts on the Burudian mentor's reaction to the Kaizer Chiefs' duo's performance
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze expressed his delight after guiding the Soweto giants into the CAF Confederation Cup group stage for the first time in 11 years, following a commanding 3-1 victory over AS Simba on Sunday, 22 October, at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.
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The Premier Soccer League giants played out a goalless draw in the first leg of the encounter before securing a crucial win in the second leg in South Africa.
The Glamour Boys were missing some of their top players due to injury, but they still managed to get the required result to progress to the next round of the competition.
Kaze hails two Kaizer Chiefs stars
Speaking to SABC Sport after the match, Kaze singled out Etiosa Ighodaro and Glody Lilepo for special praise, acknowledging their impact and versatility in attack. He noted that both players offer different attacking dimensions, making Kaizer Chiefs more unpredictable and dangerous going forward.
Kaze explained that the coaching team wanted to test different attacking combinations by selecting players capable of creating key passes, delivering quality set pieces, and taking shots on goal.
He emphasised that having a striker like Etiosa Ighodaro, who is strong and dominant in the air, provides a valuable option inside the box, while Glody Lilepo’s pace adds another attacking dimension.
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The Burundian tactician also praised the contributions of Asanele Velebayi and Lebohang Maboe, noting that both substitutes had performed well when introduced. He added that matches like this, where the team holds a comfortable advantage, present the perfect opportunity to give new players confidence and help them build momentum.
Kaze's comments on the performances of the Kaizer Chiefs duo sparked reactions from fans on social media, with many praising the duo's efforts and others expressing excitement about the team’s attacking options.
Ndiyathemba Modibedi Ka Tyombo said:
A real Coach doesn’t single out players even when they did well. A Good Coach will give credit to the team even when an individual did the work alone.
Vuyani Monelo shared:
Pule Mmodi to be bad luck is an understatement bcoz he doesn't improve in his trend or pattern of squandered clear cut scoring opportunities. It seemed he had no quick thinking presence of mind maybe he thinks with a heart instead of a brain. Why can't he passed a ball when he realized that there's no way to score other than kicking wide. Even when Nabi was in the helm he was committing same mistakes 🤷♂️🤷♀️🤷🏽
nickpily wrote:
No lies detected here. Building options and deploying them effectively. Well done for a great victory✌️✌️🩷
Thusi reacted:
"I don't know if it's instructions or what, but i just didn't like how far Ighodaro dropped to collect the ball. Anyway I know he is still going to get even better."
Jakalas added:
Ighodaro is a baller. With good supply we eating these teams. Ighodaro must be in the kitchen playing wide is a waste of his talent, it consumes his energy. He is better suited as a 9 in the kitchen
The win sets up Kaizer Chiefs for a challenging but hopeful campaign in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Kaze names 3 top opponents in CAFCC
Briefly News earlier reported that Kaze identified three top opponents Kaizer Chiefs might be facing in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The Amakosi manager is optimistic that the Soweto-based club are ready to compete with them in the tournament.
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