Bafana Bafana Legend Names 2 Coaches Who Can Achieve Great Things at Kaizer Chiefs
- Kaizer Chiefs have been urged to consider letting Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef go due to the club's current poor run of form
- A former South African international has advised the Soweto giants to consider two former Premier Soccer League coaches for next season
- The Glamour Boys have lost five matches out of their last six games in all competitions, which has jeopardised their chances of winning silverware this season
Kaizer Chiefs might decide to sack Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef before the end of the ongoing season, and would likely usher in a new manager for the 2026/27 Premier Soccer League season.
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Kaze and Ben Youssef were appointed the managers of the Glamour Boys after the club parted ways with their former boss, Nasreddine Nabi, earlier this season, and they both started well with the job, but in recent weeks, they've been under serious pressure due to a poor run of performances, especially in the Betway Premiership.
The Soweto giants were knocked out of the Carling Knockout Cup by Stellenbosch FC, with the same team also eliminating them from the Nedbank Cup under the guidance of the two coaches. Their poor run of form continued in the CAF Confederation Cup, as they were eliminated in the group stage after losing their final match against Zamalek in Egypt.
In recent games, they've lost five out of their six matches they've played in all competitions, and the only tournament they are still competing in, the Betway Premiership, they are 14 points behind both Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, having played one fewer match than the two sides.
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Kaizer Chiefs urged to consider these coaches
Many coaches have been linked with Kaizer Chiefs since they parted ways with Nabi earlier this season, and former South African international, Tsepo Masilela, has urged the club to consider two coaches who he believes can make a difference at the club.
The former Bafana Bafana defender singled out both Benni McCarthy and Rulani Mokwena as the perfect fit at Naturena, as he sees potential in Amakhosi's present squad.
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“I think Kaizer Chiefs have some quality players, but I’m not certain they have enough to consistently challenge Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at the level we see today,” Masilela said on the SoccerBeat Podcast.
“The squad has potential. If they bring in either Rulani Mokwena or Benni McCarthy, you would start seeing their football philosophy reflected in the team. The current roster can achieve a lot under the right management.”
Another alternative to Mokwena and McCarthy
Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper and club legend Brian Baloyi offered a different perspective from Masilela as he named a former Mamelodi Sundowns head coach as the perfect manager for the Soweto-based club.
The South African goalkeeper believes there are better options for Kaizer Chiefs compared to Kaze and Ben Youssef, and chose Pitso Mosimane as the perfect fit for the club after admitting McCarthy would also fit in well in the position.
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“There are several options. Benni [McCarthy] could fit well, but I’d personally choose Pitso Mosimane over him,” he told Metro FM.
“Considering the squad, the club needs a mentor, someone capable of rebuilding and laying a solid foundation. Benni is talented, but he still lacks the experience required to take the team to the next level."
Ex-Pirates star dreams of coaching Chiefs
Briefly News earlier reported that a former Orlando Pirates forward harbours aspirations of coaching Kaizer Chiefs in the future.
The former Bafana Bafana star also mentioned an English Premier League giant as one of the clubs he dreams of managing in the future.
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