Cedric Kaze has delivered a brutally honest assessment after Kaizer Chiefs suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Siwelele FC at the Toyota Stadium on Wednesday night.
The result snapped their seven-match unbeaten run which had seen them strengthen their chances of a top three finish.
The damage was done early, with former Amakhosi winger Tebogo Potsane and Sphesihle Jeza striking in the first half to hand Siwelele all three points.
And speaking after the match, Kaze didn’t hide behind excuses.
“We were not there in the first half. Everything was wrong — build-up, attack, defence. When you’re not there, you get punished,” he admitted.
Derby Hangover Hits Hard
The defeat came just days after a draining Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates, and Kaze believes that clash may have taken more out of his players than expected.
“We went into the game very late. That’s something we must improve — consistency in mindset and behaviour,” he said.
Chiefs looked sharper after the break but failed to convert their chances — a frustration Kaze acknowledged.
Selection Regrets?
The Burundian tactician also questioned whether he should have rotated the squad more. They had made just three changes to the team who had started in the derby.
“After the game, you ask yourself if you needed fresh legs and fresh minds. That’s the coach’s responsibility,” he admitted.
Sundowns Next — The Real Test
With four matches left in the Betway Premiership, Chiefs must respond quickly — and it doesn’t get easier.
A high-stakes clash against champions Mamelodi Sundowns awaits. The ugely anticipated clash is set for Wednesday 6 May at Loftus Stadium.
Kaze makes big admission after Chiefs shocker in Bloem
