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Kaizer Chiefs: New Acquisitions and the Need for Attacking Coaches in PSL

The Kaizer Chiefs, a team that had a disappointing season, are hoping to make a comeback with their newly acquired players. The club has signed six fresh faces: Edson Castillo, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Given Msimango, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Pule Mmodi, and Ranga Chivaviro. These players possess the skills and qualities required to lead the club to success, but their performance will depend on the strategic guidance of the coach, Molefi Ntseki.

Coach’s Style of Play

David Kannemeyer, a legendary former defender, sees potential in each of these players but emphasizes that their abilities must align with Ntseki’s style of play. Fans and critics are excited to see how the team’s dynamics will evolve in the upcoming season.

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Goal Droughts in PSL

The issue of goal droughts in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) is a concern that needs immediate attention. PSL clubs failed to produce a top goal scorer during the previous season, with Peter Shalulile and Khanyisa Mayo, sharing the title with just 12 goals each.

Need for Attacking Coach

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Pollen Ndlanya suggests that PSL clubs should consider hiring a specialized striker or attacking coach to address the issue of goal droughts. The example of Benni McCarthy, who was brought in to bolster Manchester United’s strikeforce, and the subsequent transformation of Marcus Rashford into a formidable attacker serves as a testament to the efficacy of such a coaching approach.

Implementation of Attacking Coaches

The current state of affairs in the PSL has left defenders feeling complacent, as they perceive no real threat from the opposition’s attacking players. This unsettling scenario calls for proactive measures, such as the implementation of attacking coaches, to rekindle the competitive spirit of the league and elevate the overall standard of play.

In summary, the Kaizer Chiefs’ new signings offer hope for a better season, but the need for attacking coaches in the PSL cannot be ignored. Specialized coaches could invigorate the league, enhance the quality of gameplay, and create a more thrilling and rewarding experience for supporters and players alike. The upcoming season will be the ultimate test for the PSL to rise to the challenge and deliver a competitive and exciting league.

Tumi Makgale

Tumi Makgale is a Cape Town-based journalist whose crisp reportage on the city’s booming green-tech scene is regularly featured in the Mail & Guardian and Daily Maverick. Born and raised in Gugulethu, she still spends Saturdays bargaining for snoek at the harbour with her gogo, a ritual that keeps her rooted in the rhythms of the Cape while she tracks the continent’s next clean-energy breakthroughs.

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