Itumeleng Khune Blasts Kaizer Chiefs Players After Disappointing Defeat vs Orlando Pirates

• Itumeleng Khune has voiced out his frustration at Kaizer Chiefs players after they lost to Orlando Pirates in the first Soweto Derby of the season
• The Bafana Bafana legend blasts the Glamour Boys players for letting the club down against their biggest rivals in the Premier Soccer League
• The frustrating remark from the Amakhosi legend sparked mixed reactions from the club's fans on social media

Kaizer Chiefs icon Itumeleng Khune has slammed the club’s current squad, labelling their performance as “total disrespect” following a heavy Soweto Derby defeat to Orlando Pirates.

The reaction from the former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper came after the Glamour Boys were hammered 3-0 by their city rivals at FNB Stadium on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

South African forwards Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis and Evidence Makgopa were all on the scoresheet as the Bucs took all three points.

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The defeat against the Sea Robbers marked Amakhosi's fourth consecutive loss across all competitions. Previously, the Soweto-based club fell 2-1 to Zamalek in their last group game, exiting the CAF Confederation Cup, and were eliminated from the Nedbank Cup in the opening round by Stellenbosch FC.

The Stellies put more misery on the Chiefs as they defeat them at the FNB Stadium 2-1 in midweek league action, leading into the derby loss.

Currently, Chiefs sit fourth in the Betway Premiership standings with 30 points from 17 games, making their chances of contending for the league title slim as it appears to be a two-horse race between Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, who are now both on 41 points.

Khune blasts Kaizer Chiefs players

Khune, a celebrated product of the club’s youth system with over 300 appearances, was not happy with his former club's performance against their number one rivals in the league.

The Bafana Bafana legend took to his social media page to lambast all Kaizer Chiefs players, claiming it was a total disrespect to the club's chairman, legends of the club and also the supporters.

“At least RESPECT the CHAIRMAN, LEGENDS, and the AMAKHOSI DIE HARD SUPPORTERS, Gents,” he posted.

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“Total Disrespect.”

Here is what fans are saying on social media about Khune's comment after Kaizer Chiefs were defeated by Orlando Pirates.

Thabo Mfubesi

"Saw him ranting at the stadium."

Kgotso Kokome

"I have to agree with Khune on this one, they just didn't come to the party yesterday, Pirates were just flowing.. the Chiefs boys showed no lack of hunger, fight back, nothing.. No regard for the batch."

Reabetswe Mokou

"Everyone wants to lash out at players; no one wants to lash out on management. Kaizer Chiefs lack quality in coaching and players. And former players never lash out at management cause the club will disassociate itself from them."

Khumbudzo Don Fela

"In Khune's era, they probably had 40% of players who did not deserve to play for Chiefs, but currently Chiefs have 90% of players who do not deserve to play for Chiefs."

Ditiro Seerane

"Kwinika, McCarthy, Monyane and Miguel were badly exposed. Pirates could have given a penalty in the the 1st minute when Mbuthuma was impeded in the box."

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Chiefs now turn their attention to Richards Bay, aiming to recover when they visit uMhlathuze Stadium in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday, 3 March.

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Briefly News earlier reported that Cedric Kaze shared his thoughts on his future at Kaizer Chiefs after a heavy defeat against Orlando Pirates.

The Burudian tactician was named the head coach alongside Khalil Ben Youssef at the start of the season after Nasreddine Nabi was sacked.

Source: Briefly News