Dove: We have failed Chiefs

IT’S a tale worn thin by time, yet here we are again — an up-and-down season unfolding its final chapter, with Kaizer Chiefs’ fate hanging in the balance as the curtain falls on Saturday against Polokwane City at the FNB Stadium (3pm kick-off).

- OBAKENG MELETSE

The Amakhosi have endured a challenging campaign overall, marked by one of their worst defensive performances in recent memory.

As they approach the final round, there’s no margin for error — not just at the back, but also going forward, as victory is non-negotiable.

They find themselves on a knife’s edge, facing the bleak prospect of missing out on the MTN8 for a second consecutive season.

The 2023/24 season was expected to be one to forget for the Phefeni Glamour Boys, yet somehow, they have slipped even further.

Even a victory on Saturday won’t see them surpass last season’s 36-point total, and they have already conceded two more goals despite playing fewer matches.