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Kaizer Chiefs chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung has opened up on Arthur Zwane’s “difficult task” and the club’s refocus on development.
Zwane has been appointed as head coach in the beginning of the season, becoming the first coach from within the club to be named head coach.
The first half of the 2022/23 season has not been without challenges, and Chiefs find themselves in fourth spot on the log, seven points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have a game in hand.
Motaung now addressed Zwane’s job so far in a “festive season message”, saying he believes the club is on the right track.
“As far as Kaizer Chiefs is concerned, we embarked on a rebuilding process which I believe is going to bear fruit,” he told the club’s media department.
“The coaches have had a difficult task embarking on this process while, at the same time, trying to make sure we compete for honours. It’s not an easy exercise, but I have faith that we are on the right track.”
Motaung also discussed the club’s revived emphasis on youth development, saying the club’s will soon bear the fruits.
“Our development teams have done very well. They all won trophies, which tells you a story of what is happening in our development structures next door (at the Kaizer Chiefs Academy).
“I am very happy with what is happening there. We may not be able to see the fruits of our development immediately, but we are on the right track. We must remember that the team is where it is today, perhaps due to the FIFA ban not enabling us to sign players.
“We were forced to look inside and we promoted some good youngsters. In this new season we will see more of that happening, while we are also looking at the transfer market to deal with our immediate challenges.
“I think they are going to see the fruits of our development very soon, in terms of the youngsters who have come into the first team, and I do hope our supporters will give these youngsters a chance to get their find their feet.
“We gear ourselves to look for a better season than last season. Ultimately, our goal is to get to the top and stay there, where we belong.”
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