Following Kaizer Chiefs' 1-1 draw with TS Galaxy in Polokwane over the weekend, Orlando Pirates legend Benedict Tso Vilakazi has spoken out in support of Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi.
Vilakazi argued that the players must also bear some of the responsibility for the result.
Chiefs had taken the lead after squandering several opportunities but saw their advantage erased by “The Rockets” in the second half, marking their fourth consecutive league match without a win.
This draw sees Amakhosi remain in eighth position in the league standings with 30 points and six games left to play, raising concerns about their chances of finishing in the top eight for the 2025/26 campaign.
Vilakazi called on Chiefs' experienced players to step up and assist the coach, as they might have insights into on-field issues that Nabi doesn't see.
VILAKAZI CALLS ON CHIEFS SENIOR PLAYERS TO ASSIST NABI
“There are instances where we can say coaches play a part in terms of the team not doing well,” said Vilakazi on iDiski TV.
“And there are instances where you see it’s the second half and you guys are in the lead, but you can’t even take a decision as players to say guys you know what let’s hold on. Sometimes you cannot blame coaches because the players are playing and sometimes, they need to take decisions.
“It goes back to what I always say when you don’t have experienced players this is what’s going to happen because senior players that have experience know that as a team, we are in a difficult position so if it happens that we score first let’s try and protect that goal and let’s try to frustrate the opponent not to get the opportunities. They did well first half and I thought they’d wrap it up in the second half and get a second goal.
“When you’ve got experienced players, it has got to show and when [Gaston] Sirino was closed down, they should have tried to come up with another solution. I cry a lot about having experienced players because sometimes coaches they don’t see what’s happening on the field of play.”
