Soweto Derby: Cedric Kaze Breaks Silence on Kaizer Chiefs’ Future After Defeat vs Orlando Pirates

• Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has broken his silence concerning his future at the club after their defeat against Orlando Pirates
• The Burudian tactician is under serious pressure after the Glamour Boys lost four out of their five matches in all competitions
• The former Barcelona Academy coach also shared his views about the ways forward for the Soweto giants this season

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Cedric Kaze has addressed speculation about his future following a string of disappointing results, highlighted by a 3-0 defeat to Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The Glamour Boys didn't take advantage of being the home side on Saturday as they conceded twice in the first half through Tshepang Moremi and Oswin Appollis, before Evidence Makgopa’s second-half header sealed all three points for Abdeslam Ouaddou's side.

The heavy defeat marks Amakhosi's biggest defeat in the Soweto Derby for the past 25 years and the Chiefs' fourth defeat in five matches in all competitions. With 11 points separating them from Betway Premiership leaders Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, Chiefs’ chances of contending for the title appear slim, even with a game in hand.

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Pressure mounts on Kaze and Ben Youssef

Attention has turned to Kaze and co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef, who were promoted from assistants under Nasreddine Nabi to lead the team until the season’s end after the Tunisian manager was sacked earlier this season.

The move to entrust the pair with the first-team reins has not gone as planned. The Chiefs are now out of contention in all competitions, prompting questions about Kaze and Ben Youssef’s job security.

“It’s not my decision, but I trust that management believes in us,” Kaze told reporters after the game concerning his future with Kaizer Chiefs.

Kaze speaks on the way forward

Kaze speaks on the way forward after the recent poor performances from Kaizer Chiefs and what they need to do next for them to return to winning ways.

“We’ve had a run of poor results, but there are still positives from recent months,” he added.

“We need to remind ourselves and the players of what worked earlier in the season, return to the fundamentals—defend well, minimise concessions, and stay solid when we can’t score. That’s the path forward.”

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Currently, Chiefs sit fourth on the table with 30 points, trailing Pirates by 11 and second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns by the same number of points after the defending champions secured all three points against Sekhukhune United away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Kaizer Chiefs will return to action in the league against Richards Bay and need all three points.

Chiefs criticised ahead of Soweto derby

Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs were slammed for making a huge mistake as they prepare to face Orlando Pirates in the first Soweto Derby of the season.

The Glamour Boys have been knocked out of all cup competitions and are only left with the Betway Premiership.

Source: Briefly News