SLEEPING GIANTS

SEVERAL MAJOR CLUBS IN THE PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE ARE LIVING OFF PAST GLORIES. WHO CAN WAKEN THESE SLEEPING GIANTS OF THE LOCAL GAME?

- Dylan Appolis

KAIZER CHIEFS

Amakhosi ended the 2023/24 campaign in 10th place in the DStv Premiership, their worstever finish in the South African top flight, under the guidance of interim coach Cavin Johnson.

The Glamour Boys failed to secure a place in the MTN8 for this coming season and concluded their campaign having made it to the MTN8 semi-finals, Carling Knockout Cup last 16 and the second round of the Nedbank Cup.

Much was expected from Amakhosi when they bolstered their squad with 10 new signings, including Pule Mmodi, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Edson Castillo, Given Msimango, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Ranga Chivaviro and Efmamjjasond González, as well as promoting Mfundo Vilakazi from the reserve team.

Chiefs failed to hit their mark during the last campaign, although they have shown glimpses of their quality but were let down by inconsistent performances.

However, Amakhosi will look to rectify their mistakes from the past season as they prepare to come back strong in the new campaign with a new coach and several new players.