In a statement expected to arouse mixed reactions, Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung said they are “cooking” at Naturena and the Betway Premiership race is not over.
Motaung, who did not clarify if Amakhosi were still in the race for the championship, made the statement after Amakhosi were made to sweat for their 1-0 win over Stellenbosch on Friday in Cape Town, which moved them to fourth place on the standings.
The important win was secured through Glody Lilepo’s early goal and it helped them overtake Sekhukhune United on the log, with 25 points from their 17 matches.
Chiefs are 17 points away from log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played three fewer matches.
“To build takes time, it won’t be an overnight success and the league is not over yet,” said a visibly excited Motaung during a post-match interview on SuperSport. “It’s a long journey ahead, but it is for these people [supporters]. They must enjoy because they travelled long distances from Johannesburg, Mpumalanga and Durban. They are here for fun and they must enjoy it.”
Amakhosi signed players like Lilepo, who has showed some good glimpses, Thabo Cele and Tashreeq Morris, and Motaung said supporters must be patient while coach Nasreddine Nabi tries to revive the sleeping giant.
“We are not there yet, but we are cooking. We trust the process and need patience sometimes. Let’s see how they go, it’s still early days but there is a reason he signed them. Quality is what we wanted and you know this jersey is heavy.”
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