Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Lehlohonolo Majoro has called on his old club to emulate the success of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Pitso Mosimane era.
Chiefs are embarking on a new chapter under the guidance of coach Nasreddine Nabi as the 2024/25 Betway Premiership season approaches. The Tunisian tactician has been tasked with leading the Soweto giants back to their glory days, a feat that has eluded them for nine seasons.
A similar scenario unfolded at Mamelodi Sundowns before the arrival of Pitso Mosimane in December 2012. Replacing Johan Neeskens, Mosimane quickly turned the club’s fortunes around, securing their first title in the 2013/14 season.
Sundowns have since dominated the South African football landscape, winning seven consecutive Betway Premiership titles. Mosimane’s legacy continues to shape the club’s success, even after his departure in 2020.
MAJORO ON HOW CHIEFS SHOULD EMULATE SUNDOWNS ON PITSO MOSIMANE APPOINTMENT
The 38-year-old Majoro says ‘The Glamour Boys’ should let coach Nabi settle in and build his team with the players he needs. After being given a few seasons at the club, he will start delivering.
“I think we can take a step back and see what Sundowns did during the time of coach Pitso Mosimane,” Majoro told FARPost. “They went on a building phase; it took Pitso one and a half seasons before Sundowns could be the Sundowns we know.
“Kaizer Chiefs also has to undergo that stage because there are no shortcuts in football. You need a coach that will be with you within a certain period of time.
“That will allow the coach to assemble the team that is going to compete and acquire players that are needed within the positions that are missing.
“I’m expecting to see a bit of change with the players that they have signed. I understand that supporters expect instant results. We want Kaizer Chiefs to come back; we want the glory days to come back. It’s going to take time for that to happen.”
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