A former Kaizer Chiefs defender believes with a bit of patience from the club’s fans, head coach Molefi Ntseki will eventually get it right.
Amakhosi were knocked out of the MTN8 semi-final by Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, despite an improved performance in the last few matches. In their next game on Wednesday, 27 September, they take on Sekhukhune United in the league.
The game will be played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban with Chiefs looking to return to winning ways. Amakhosi are on a four-match winless run.
There has been a section of Chiefs fans who have called for Ntseki’s head. On two separate occasions, the former Bafana Bafana mentor had to be escorted out of the stadium when fans were baying for his blood.
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But ex-Amakhosi defender Siphiwe Mkhonza believes as much as it might take time, the club is on the right track.
Yes, it’s not going to be just a kick-in, it is not just going to work out because there are a lot of dynamics Ntseki needs to work on,” he told FARPost.
“Technically and tactically and obviously when we have new four, five players in the team, in a line-up, that’s completely a new team. So it’s a team in its progress, it’s going to take a bit of time. I know people don’t understand because they have lost penitence because of an eight-year [trophy] drought,” he said.
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The 43-year-old has also condemned the recent behaviour by fans and says it’s an anti-Chiefs tendency.
“I truly understand their [fans] frustrations. But the venting out on the field, on the coach, and the players is not correct. What is important is to work together. True Chiefs people, that’s why the slogan is love and peace, we don’t fight,” he said.
“Yes, there’s a way of venting out and on the right platform, not on the field, not showing other teams that our family is burning.
“When the neighbours see that our home is burning, it gives them a jovial mode. So we as Chiefs need internally to sort out our issues. I can tell you right now, they will turn things around.”
With the DStv Premiership, Carling Cup, and Nedbank Cup still to play for, Mkhonza is optimistic Chiefs can still win at least one trophy this season.
“At least one or two trophies would help to escalate confidence. The management appointed Ntseki with confidence so that he could change the fortunes of the club. I still believe that if you are a true Chiefs person, you will understand the processes. But if you don’t understand the processes, you are in the wrong sport.”
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