Kaizer Chiefs have explained some of the decisions they made regarding player changes during the recently concluded 2013/14 campaign.
A number of bigger name players joined Chiefs in January, with some other former big name stars leaving through the exit door at Naturena as well.
Amakhosi Team Manager, Bobby Motaung, revealed the thinking behind some of the moves that took place.
He told the club's official website, "We strengthened the team with George Maluleka and Katlego Mphela after bringing in Knowledge Musona. We were looking for quality and experience. We faced a challenge when Lehlohonolo Majoro left in the middle of the season. We had to bring Mphela on board in the middle of the season which was not part of the plan in the beginning."
The Team Manager added, "Kaizer Motaung Jnr retired in the middle of the season and Josta Dladla was suspended, and those were players that formed part of the squad. We also loaned Sthembiso Ngcobo to gain game time at AmaZulu FC and subsequently we transferred him to Bidvest Wits halfway into the season."
Motaung concluded that a review process of the players and technical team was currently underway at Naturena.
"We survived with the squad we had and we were able to challenge for the honours. Unfortunately it was not meant to be this season. We are now reviewing the systems; we will review the technical staff and review the players. Most importantly we commend the team for the application under the circumstances."
"Playing in demanding and challenging conditions and still managing to apply and adapt on both domestic and continental fixtures, we commend the team for keeping up to standard."
