Lebohang Maboe: Cedric Kaze Hails Kaizer Chiefs Star After His Performance Against Zamalek

• Kaizer Chiefs manager Cedric Kaze has singled out a player after their 1-1 draw against Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup
• The Premier Soccer League giants failed to win their second group game in the continental football competition, but they still have a chance to qualify for the next round
• The player praised by Kaze joined the Glamour Boys in the summer. Fans also joined the Amakhosi co-coach in reacting to the new signing's performance on social media

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze praised midfielder Lebohang Maboe for his display in Saturday’s 1–1 draw against Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Maboe, who came through the Chiefs’ youth system, rejoined the first team at the start of the season following his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. The 31-year-old had featured in just two matches before the club’s second Group D encounter.

He was in the starting lineup against the former Confed Cup titleholders, anchoring the midfield with Sibongiseni ‘Ox’ Mthethwa and remained on the pitch for the full 90 minutes.

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Kaze hails Maboe after performance vs Zamalek

Kaze rated Maboe’s performance highly, saying that he helps elevate the technical quality of the team. He added that the whole team played very well and supported each other throughout the game.

Kaze praised Maboe’s technical abilities, describing him as a player who drives the team forward and can find teammates even in very tight spaces. He concluded that Maboe had a very good game and was the kind of player who lifted the performance of others and enhanced the overall technical level of the team.

Here’s what fans are saying after Kaze showered praise on Maboe following their match against Zamalek on social media.

Kingdom Kingdom implied:

"Please, guys advise the coaches to just giv Mmodi and Miguel a rest and give Ngcobo some minutes together with Maboe, and also give Da Silva more minutes at least 30."

Mamoc Xambratana wrote

"This guy believes in Vilakazi and Velabayi... He is the one who made Peterson a captain while Ben Yousef was away."

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Patrick Mlungisi Wise said:

"Playing a draw at home doesn'twhogive any hope away."

EL Espolon shared:

"Killing other players' momentum cos he's praising individual brilliance instead of Team spirit."

Bennet Hlungwane

"Maboe really put up a good outing against Zamalek, hopefully, he will continue with that form till the end of the season."

Makanye Makanye commented:

"85% performance time will tell.is Makaringe still available as a free agent he on the same age as Maboe."

Thabo_Touchme reacted:

"Maboe needs to start more games."

Ntokozo.Khoza18 added:

"Next game, he will be benched."

Khumalo on Kaizer Chiefs star's absence

Briefly News also reported that Doctor Khumalo named the Kaizer Chiefs star who deserves a place in the Bafana Bafana squad that won against Zambia in an international friendly in South Africa.

The South African football legend and also a Kaizer Chiefs icon believes the Amakhosi player's performance this season should earn him a place in the team.

Source: Briefly News