Cedric Kaze, the assistant coach of Kaizer Chiefs, has defended striker Ranga Chivaviro, who has been the subject of public pressure despite scoring three goals this season. The Chiefs recently won the inaugural Home of Legends Cup, defeating Golden Arrows 2-0 in the semi-final and overcoming Mamelodi Sundowns 5-4 on penalties in the final. Kaze steered the team through the tournament while head coach Nasreddine Nabi recuperated from surgery. However, he encountered concerns regarding Chivaviro's confidence and form
Supporters have criticized Chivaviro for his wasted opportunities, particularly as Chiefs have continued to generate numerous goal-scoring opportunities but have been unable to consistently convert them.
Chiefs were able to score twice against Arrows in the semi-final, but they also wasted a number of promising opportunities. Kaze, however, emphasized that Chivaviro is not the only player who is experiencing confidence issues and is squandering opportunities.
Kaze underscored the necessity of a morale lift for the entire squad and affirmed that progress is being made in resolving the matter.
"I will not provide a detailed response to the question regarding Ranga, as I am of the opinion that the press conference is not solely about the player," Kaze stated to the media. He suggested that the collective challenge is overlooked when the focus is solely on Chivaviro's performance.
Kaze acknowledged the missed opportunities from multiple players, stating, "But we had a lot of situations, a lot of good ones, Ranga included, [Nkosingiphile Ngcobo] Mshini, [Mduduzi] Mdantsane, [Mduduzi] Shabalala — they each had at least a chance to score but didn't."
He also emphasized that the technical staff is concentrating on reestablishing the squad's confidence.
Kaze reiterated, "It is accurate that we must enhance the confidence of all individuals, and we are diligently pursuing this goal." He expressed confidence in the Chiefs' overall performance in the Home of Legends Cup, emphasizing the positive aspects that extended beyond the final score.
Kaze's advocacy for Chivaviro underscores Chiefs' commitment to cultivating and enhancing their players' mental fortitude as they prepare for forthcoming league matches.
The upcoming test for Chiefs will be against Richards Bay FC, where they will endeavor to leverage their recent success and increase their confidence in the domestic arena.
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