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5 days ago
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'Kaizer Chiefs players and coach should be held accountable'
Kaizer Chiefs legend Neil Tovey feels the players and coaching staff should be held accountable for the club's poor season. Despite winning the Nedbank Cup, Amakhosi finished ninth in the Betway Premiership. This is the second successive time that Chiefs finished outside the Top 8, meaning the Soweto giants won't feature in next season's MTN8 competition. Some Kaizer Chiefs fans felt the season was decent as they finally ended their trophy drought after 10 years however, the club legend says league results are important. 'Chiefs have been poor, to be honest. In football, you are judged by your league position,' Tovey said. 'Given the stature of Chiefs, they should be a top three team, yet here they are in 9th place. That's really disappointing. It's not good at all. Many can be held accountable for this, including the players and the coaching staff,'he added. 'Yes, they won a trophy for the first time in 10 years, which is unusual for Chiefs. Typically, they don't go more than one or two years without a trophy. 'However, winning a trophy doesn't equate to having a good season. You will ultimately be judged by your league position. Consistency is key,' said the Kaizer Chiefs legend. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Ex-Bafana captain criticises Kaizer Chiefs' poor season despite cup victory
TOUGH SEASON Former Bafana captain Neil Tovey criticised Kaizer Chiefs' poor league performance despite their Nedbank Cup win, highlighting the club's need for consistent results. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Media Former Bafana Bafana skipper Neil Tovey says Kaizer Chiefs winning the Nedbank Cup did not make it a good season, after the Soweto Giants finished outside the top eight for the second year in a row. Earlier this month, Chiefs won their first piece of silverware in 10 years when they beat rivals Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final in Durban. However, after finishing 10th last term, another middling season outside the top eight has materialised once more. Since the start of his tenure at the beginning of the season, Nasreddine Nabi has called for patience from the club's supporters.
