Leadership void threatens to undo Chiefs

It's remarkable how quickly fortunes can change in football. Not long ago, Kaizer Chiefs were the talk of the town, earning praise for all the right reasons after starting the new PSL season in scintillating form.

- Katlego Modiba

Three consecutive Betway Premiership wins had their supporters dreaming again, as everything appeared to be heading in the right direction.

Winning four of their opening five matches suggested that Amakhosi finally had the right blend of balance, confidence and tactical direction to mount a serious challenge for Premiership honours.

However, that early momentum has evaporated. Chiefs have failed to win a domestic fixture since then, suffering two defeats and two draws across all competitions.

Their only victory in that period came in the Caf Confederation Cup against Angolan side Kabuscorp SCP, hardly the kind of form expected from a club of Chiefs’ stature.

As the Fifa break offers a pause for reflection, one hopes the Chiefs hierarchy are using this window to restore order within the technical team.