Why Kaizer Chiefs’ Season Is Effectively Over After Heavy Loss to Orlando Pirates

• Kaizer Chiefs have struggled to keep up the pace at which they started the season, as they have lost their fourth game out of five in all competitions
• The Glamour Boys stumbled to a defeat against Orlando Pirates in the first Soweto Derby this campaign, and it automatically ruled them out of the title race
• A football expert explained to Briefly News during an exclusive interview why Amakhosi's season is effectively over after losing to the Sea Robbers

Kaizer Chiefs have been told why their season is over after losing to Orlando Pirates in the first Soweto Derby in the Betway Premiership this campaign.

The Glamour Boys suffered a 3-0 defeat against their arch rivals at the FNB Stadium on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with goals from South African internationals Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, and Evidence Makgopa securing all three points for the Sea Robbers in the first leg.

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Why Kaizer Chiefs' season is over

Football analyst, Uche Anuma, while chatting with Briefly News, shared his take on what Kaizer Chiefs could achieve this season after losing to Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership.

"Kaizer Chiefs' season is definitely over with that defeat against Pirates. They needed a win to boost their chances of winning a title this season, but they've missed out on that opportunity," he said.

"They are definitely going to end the season trophyless because the cup competitions they could've taken advantage of are no longer there for them.

"They've disappointed me a lot this season because I predicted that they were going to go all out and fit for the league title this season after winning the Nedbank Cup under Nasreddine Nabi last campaign.

"It's all over in terms of winning a trophy this season for Amakhosi, but they still have the chance to finish the campaign strong and qualify for continental football next season and also have the chance to compete in the MTN8 competition."

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Kaze and Ben Youssef's future at Chiefs

Anuma also aired his views about the futures of co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef at Kaizer Chiefs this season after the club's disappointing performances in recent games, especially against Pirates in the Soweto Derby.

"It's kind of dicey at the point because a decision made now might actually save Kaizer Chiefs' season or make it worse," he added.

"To be fair to Kaze and Ben Youssef, they started well with Amakhosi, but I think they should be sacked either now or at the end of the season.

'I just don't have the right answer to when they should let go, but what I am sure of is that they shouldn't be in charge of the team next season."

Kaizer Chiefs provide injury update

Briefly News earlier reported that Kaizer Chiefs provided an injury update ahead of the upcoming Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates.

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Source: Briefly News