Chiefs face crucial home test as Kaze and Youssef seek early-season revival

THE flying start to the campaign that had Kaizer Chiefs fans believing their club was ready to challenge for the championship, is now a distant memory.

- MATSHELANE MAMABOLO

KAIZER Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Ben Youssef face a pivotal test against Siwelele FC as they aim to restore early-season momentum and satisfy demanding fans.

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Amakhosi and Betway Premiership victories have suddenly become like the parallel lines of a railway track — destined never to meet.

Granted, the Glamour Boys are still sitting fourth, with 15 points, trailing leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by a mere six points, having played two matches fewer than the reigning champions.

Mathematically, they are still in the hunt for their first title since being crowned champions back in 2015 under Stuart Baxter.

But recent poor form, which saw coach Nasreddine Nabi sacked, has undermined their assertion that they have what it takes to dethrone Sundowns. Of particular disappointment has been their inability to secure maximum points at the FNB Stadium, which they had hoped to turn into a fortress.