Cedric Kaze: Kaizer Chiefs Coach Explains Why Amakhosi Failed to Defeat Polokwane City
- Cedric Kaze has explained why Kaizer Chiefs were unable to defeat Polokwane City in their Betway Premiership fixture this weekend
- The Burudia tactician outlined some of the things his players did wrong in the game against the Rise and Shine at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium
- The Glamour Boys are still in contention in qualifying for continental football competition next season and are expected to finish in third place
Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze believes his side was not sharp enough in the attacking third, which ultimately halted their winning momentum against Polokwane City.
The Soweto club were held to a 0-0 draw in their Betway Premiership clash on Saturday evening at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.
The draw ended Kaizer Chiefs' winning run in the league, but they are still expected to finish in third place on the log and return to the CAF Confederation Cup next season.
Kaze on why Chiefs' draw against Polokwane
According to Kaze, Chiefs started strongly but failed to maintain composure in key attacking moments, particularly with the final pass and decision-making in front of goal.
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“I think in the first half we controlled the game quite well, but we were a bit rushed in the final third. That last pass, choosing an extra touch instead of playing quickly, or shooting earlier than we did, made the difference,” Kaze told SuperSport TV after the match.
He added that Polokwane City’s defensive approach and counterattacking strategy began to trouble them as the game progressed.
“We expected them to sit deep and look for long balls on the transition, and that’s exactly what they did. In the second half especially, we lost some control and allowed them to grow in confidence, getting into crossing situations and transitions, which suit them,” he explained.
What's next for Kaizer Chiefs?
Despite the dropped points, Kaze described the result as a valuable away draw and insisted the focus now shifts forward with plans already in place for the next match.
“It’s still a positive point away from home, and we’ll now concentrate on the next match,” he said.
The Glamour Boys will next face Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby at the FNB Stadium next weekend, and are hoping to get revenge after losing the first leg of the derby in February.
The match against the Sea Robbers might determine the team that could win the league this season, as Mamelodi Sundowns would be hoping the Bucs drop points against Amakhosi.
Pirates, on the other hand, need all maximum points for them to increase their chances of the Brazilians' dominance in the league for the past eight seasons.
Kaizer Chiefs suffer setback in court
Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs suffered a major legal setback in their quest to sign a South African top talent from their Premier Soccer League rivals.
The Glamour Boys had the Mzansi youngster training at Naturena, a situation that has now been rectified by the court.
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Source: Briefly News
