Pitso Mosimane to Kaizer Chiefs might not be happening Image: Mamelodi Sundowns website
Pitso Mosimane to Chiefs: Junior Khanye says ‘It’s now or never’
Junior Khanye says if Pitso Mosimane was hired as coach of Kaizer Chiefs, 15-18 players will pack their bags.
Pitso Mosimane to Kaizer Chiefs might not be happening Image: Mamelodi Sundowns website
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Junior Khanye believes Pitso Mosimane could turn the club’s fortunes if he is hired as Amakhosi coach.
The 38-year-old has been very outspoken about his former club. The former player turn analyst has urged the Soweto Giants to bring in a top coach.
Speaking on iDiski TV, the former Kaizer Chiefs dribbling wizard said Pitso should have been signed before he left for Saudi Arabia. Amakhosi were linked with the ex-Mamelodi Sundowns coach but no real offer was made.
“If Kaizer Chiefs were serious about rebuilding their team, they would have appointed Pitso Mosimane, very simple. He signed for six months (with Abha Club), they should have negotiated with him, even before(leaving for Saudi Arabia).
“Bring in Pitso Mosimane, give him a budget but don’t let Johnson leave,” Khanye added.
He must be there, he worked with him at Al Ahly. If you give Pitso a budget at Chiefs, he will let 15-18 players go honestly, because of philosophy. The players at Chiefs cannot meet Pitso Mosimane’s style of play, ” he said.
Junior Khanye talks about Pitso Mosimane and Kaizer Chiefs
The former SA/20 winger said Amakhosi should not be intervening coaches but pick an experienced manager.
“Best coaches want to work there if they are serious, they must appoint a coach and allow him to bring his technical team.”
Khanye also touched on former Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane, who was demoted before the start of the season.
As a player, he has done well for the team, he is a legend. As a coach, he can’t coach Kaizer Chiefs, the club is too big,” Khanye added.
Amakhosi are still searching for a new coach for next season
“The club needs a prolific coach who is not scared of management and will ask for a three-year contract.”
Khanye said Pitso Mosimane should work with Johnson if the club appoints him.
“Cavin Johnson, I still believe he is one of the best local coaches but he came at the wrong time. He was not supposed to take the job. When Cavin joined, Chiefs did not have a strong technical team, they didn’t set a budget for him. He found players who were average for many years and coaches by different coaches and those players were signed by different coaches.”
Kaizer Chiefs are yet to reveal their candidates but Khanye believes Pitso Mosimane can solve the club’s problems.
