Chiefs' Turnaround Imminent? Coach Kaze Confident Despite Goal Drought!

Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze remains optimistic about the team's performance despite recent struggles in finding the back of the net. Following a 1-0 victory against Golden Arrows in August, the team has experienced a mixed bag of results in their Premier League matches, including a loss and two draws. However, they secured a win on penalties against Kabuscorp of Angola in the CAF Confederation Cup.

Kaze praised the team's efforts in their recent 1-1 draw against AmaZulu. "I think from Wednesday’s game those players deserve praise," he stated, highlighting the team's impressive statistics. "We made 22 shots, eight on target, 510 passes and had 70% of possession. We haven’t seen that in a Kaizer Chiefs team for the past maybe four years." He drew comparisons to Mamelodi Sundowns, indicating the potential he sees in the current Chiefs squad.

Carling Knockout Cup Clash with Stellenbosch FC

The Amakhosi are now preparing for a crucial Carling Knockout Cup match against Stellenbosch FC. Kaze expressed confidence in securing a positive result, noting their past successes against Stellenbosch, including two league wins last season and a victory in Cape Town earlier this season.

Addressing the Goal-Scoring Challenge

Despite dominating against AmaZulu, missed opportunities, including a penalty miss by Glody Lilepo, proved costly. Khalil Ben Youssef has also highlighted the team's low goal-scoring rate as a persistent problem that needs immediate attention to avoid derailing their season. The coaching staff insists they are working on solutions to improve the team's attacking prowess.

The focus now shifts to converting chances into goals as they aim to regain their winning form and compete effectively in both domestic and continental competitions. The upcoming match against Stellenbosch will be a crucial test of their progress.