'God Has Answered Chiefs Fans’ Prayers’

Oct 24, 2023 - 11:42 am

By Lusanda Luthuli

Molefi Ntseki at his final game as Kaizer Chiefs head coach during the Carling Knockout Cup against AmaZulu.

Kaizer Chiefs shocked their fans on social media on Monday after parting ways with Molefi Ntseki and temporarily replacing the former head of youth development with Cavin Johnson.

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What's the story?

Amakhosi dropped a bombshell and announced the departure of head coach Ntseki, with Johnson taking over as interim coach.

Chiefs supporters were quick to react on Twitter/X — seeing the ex-Bafana Bafana coach becoming a trending topic on the app since the shock announcement.

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Let's see how the fans reacted...

Khosi Nation Reacts To Chiefs Coaching Changes

Following Chiefs' second cup exit of the season in the Carling Knockout Cup against AmaZulu at the FNB Stadium, the club confirmed they've mutually agreed to part ways with Ntseki after replacing Arthur Zwane in June.

With Ntseki's departure, Amakhosi have now made seven coaching changes in the last five years according to OptaJabu, after Ntseki only managed three league wins in nine attempts.

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The Glamour Boys also revealed that Dillon Sheppard will retain his position under Johnson, while Zwane returns to his former role within the development structures of the club.

"I would like to thank Coach Ntseki for his contribution to the Club since he arrived here, both at development level and with the senior team. We wish him success in his future endeavours," said Sporting Director, Kaizer Motaung Jr, in a statement released by the Soweto giants.

Here's how the fans reacted:

God has answered Kaizer Chiefs fans' prayers. He is truly a Kaizer Chiefs fan. https://t.co/1nhq16SBcM pic.twitter.com/CHGti1dHEp
— Madima (@MaanoMadima) October 23, 2023

Trying to save money always costs you money in the long run. Should've just fired everyone at the end of last season and started afresh with the former Young Africans coach and his staff. https://t.co/BLpKXUJOTL
— The President (@AshleyMakgatho) October 23, 2023

Bye Bye! We cautioned from the beginning that there's a huge different between aspirant Coaches and Coaches. We humbly request that you use this opportunity to look for a Coach, and not use the FC as trial grounds. Those who want trials must do it elsewhere. Please! https://t.co/DzekyC2ony
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) October 23, 2023

Chiefs has been hurting us for too long. Ithini ilong term strategy kanti? https://t.co/YAxqeRNnps
— Mbali Ntuli (@mbalimcdust) October 23, 2023

Thanks for listening to us @kaizerm_jr #Amakhosi4Life ????????? https://t.co/RBUahEgfwt
— Clayson Monyela (@ClaysonMonyela) October 23, 2023

Why did y'all give him the Job in the first place https://t.co/3QkXs1DweH
— Man Of The Year (@ManOfTheYear808) October 23, 2023

Considering the fact that Cavin Johnson worked with one of the best coaches in South Africa, surely the man has learnt a lot to can bring back the glory days to NaturenaHe only got 8 months to prove he's worth to be coaching the biggest team in South Africa! All the best to him pic.twitter.com/13jP31Ihj2
— Cellular® (@Cellular_jnr) October 24, 2023

So plans for the project he started with development now stop so be can be interim coach? Are you guys serious? How stupid are Kaizers kids???? Yena is he okay? How is he allowing this rubbish to happen with his club? https://t.co/s90Tt9E3B2
— A Pimp Named Slickback (@Coach_Corleone) October 23, 2023

The musical chairs at Chiefs say more about management than it does about the team struggles. What exactly are they are looking for in a coach? What is it that Zwane had that Baxter lacked. What did Ntseki have that Zwane lacked, and what does Johnson have that Ntseki lacked? pic.twitter.com/HiFrWmTSu2
— A Dog That Bites (@SkepeMatsebane) October 23, 2023