Patrick Mayo: Club Legend Explains Why He’s Scared for Kaizer Chiefs
- Kaizer Chiefs icon Patrick Mayo has expressed his worry ahead of the resumption of club football after the international break
- The South African football legend believes the Soweto giants' form would be affected by the international break after going on a three-game winning streak
- The former Amakhosi star's opinion gathered reactions from Premier Soccer League fans on social media
Khanyisa Mayo's father, Patrick Mayo, has raised concerns over potential disruptions at Kaizer Chiefs during the ongoing international break after their recent top form.
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With club football paused for international duty, the Soweto giants currently have only one player away representing his country during the break, which is summer signing Flavio da Silva, who was called up by Guinea-Bissau.
The break comes as the Glamour Boys ride a wave of momentum, having gone into the pause on a three-game unbeaten run in the CAF Confederation Cup and the Betway Premiership, following a brief poor run of form in both competitions and also in the Carling Knockout Cup.
Although the Soweto giants were eliminated from the Carling Knockout Cup by bitter rivals, Stellenbosch FC, in the round of 16, they remain unbeaten in their last nine successive matches across all competitions in regulation time. Their last competitive outing was a 4-1 league win over Siwelele FC on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Mayo concerned about Amakhosi after international break
Mayo believes Kaizer Chiefs will be affected by the upcoming FIFA break, noting that friendlies do not match official games in intensity. However, he added that friendlies can help players avoid rustiness and suggested the team should continue playing them. Mayo also highlighted the importance of ending the year on a high before the AFCON break, which will last from December to January.
On the domestic front, Mayo said Chiefs still have a strong chance of winning the Betway Premiership, as leaders Mamelodi Sundowns have not dominated this season and face pressure due to having played more games than other teams.
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Here is what fans are saying about Mayo's opinion on the international break affecting Kaizer Chiefs.
Kadiši Morwangwato Ramontja reacted:
"They are always talking about Kaizer Chiefs as if it's the only team disrupted by the international break."
Manny Daggz wrote:
"Is there anything to disrupt there???"
Josevata Pox Seyisi commented:
"When they complain about players that are not selected by hugo you don't tell them that they must also focus on the other team as well, so relax."
Aubrey Tsotetsi shared:
"Kaizer Chiefs are the only team that matters in South Africa, get that into your mind."
Themba Zuzu Mbani
"I think I agree with Mayo, we are on a good run and suddenly there's an international break, hopefully our players would be able to maintain the run."
Kaze names 3 top opponents in CAFCC
Briefly News also reported that Cedric 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.
Source: Briefly News
