A former Kaizer Chiefs striker has cast a shadow over the team’s atmosphere, expressing concern about a growing sense of “disorder” within the camp.
Wedson Nyirenda, who played for Amakhosi between 1993 and 1995, suggests that the Brandon Peterson and Cavin Johnson incident is evidence that there is no order within the camp. TV footage showed goalkeeper Petersen having a go at his coach after the 3-2 loss to rivals Orlando Pirates in the Soweto derby on Saturday.
Despite the criticism over how Petersen addressed his coach, Johnson has played down the incident, describing it as normal. But Nyirenda has slammed the keeper, saying his behaviour is proof that there could be anarchy in the camp.
WEDSON NYIRENDA NOT IMPRESSED WITH BRANDON PETERSON AND CAVIN JOHNSON INCIDENT
“No matter how good or great his point was he should know his place,” Nyirenda told FARPost.
“This is undermining the authority of the head coach. I would like to know what his point was.
“Sanity on the bench shows what a team is made of. If we have anarchy on the bench to the extent that it is shown to the public then what is happening where we all can’t see?” he asked.
The 57-year-old former Baroka FC coach is now in charge at Zambian side Zanaco FC. The CAF A License holder is also enrolled in a CAF Pro license course.
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He says the match between the Soweto giants was impressive and it was a derby worth watching.
“I think both teams played a very good game. The game was highly competitive. I like the intensity of the game. Truly befitting the derby,” he said.
“Both teams played an open game and showed the clear intent of winning it. The teams were not parking the train on the way but went on each other.
“Both team’s compactness was not good out of possession. That answers why they also both scored goals in the run of play. There were a lot of vacuums left between second lines especially when they were in low blocks,” said Nyirenda.
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