Chiefs Contemplate Responding to Fan Protests

Kaizer Chiefs, one of South Africa’s and the continent’s biggest clubs, have been making changes to their technical bench in recent years, and another change is believed to be imminent.

The Soweto giants have invested heavily in their first team in an effort to improve their results, yet have been unable to establish a winning momentum this season. This has led to frustration from irate fans, who have on multiple occasions launched missiles at the head coach, Molefi Ntseki.

The latest incident of fan behaviour took place on Saturday evening, when AmaZulu FC knocked Amakhosi out of the Carling Knockout with a 1-0 defeat. After recently pleading with fans to support Ntseki for the long term, the club is now taking the latest outcry from supporters into consideration.

According to Siya sources, a technical team reshuffle could be on the cards at Chiefs. Cavin Johnson, recently appointed as the Head of the Academy at Chiefs, could be drafted into the first team in order to add depth. It is unclear in what capacity Johnson will be added, and if Arthur Zwane or Dillon Sheppard will be impacted.

The source, who is privy to the inner dealings at the club, explained that the current technical team is not viewed as a failure, but rather an opportunity to bolster the team.

“The position the club wants to take regarding the senior side’s technical team is not because they have failed but because they want to have the best interest of every member of the club at heart. They are looking at the current situation and want an immediate solution for now,” said the Siya source.

PSLSA contacted Chiefs for comment, but no response was received while this story was prepared.