Kaizer Chiefs: Controversial Offside Call Costs PSL Points After Confed Cup Defeat

Kaizer Chiefs coach Cavin Kaze has pointed to a “wrong attitude” following the team’s recent setbacks, including a loss to Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup and subsequent defeats to Stellenbosch and Cape Town Spurs in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The Amakhosi suffered a 2-1 loss to Stellenbosch, a result marred by controversy over a disallowed goal.

The disputed goal came when Ashley du Preez found the net following a cross from Flavio da Silva. But, the goal was ruled out for offside, a decision that has drawn criticism from former FIFA coach Victor Hlungwani. Hlungwani, speaking to Soccerzone, argued the decision was incorrect, stating, “We are going to draw the line to advise whether the player is [offside]. You can see that Du Preez is in an offside position, but it is not an offence to be in an offside position.”

Hlungwani further clarified his assessment, stating, “Let’s have a look when he [Du Preez] gets a cross. You can see that he’s behind the ball. The goal should have been allowed. It was not given, that’s not right.”

The loss to Zamalek in Group D of the CAF Confederation Cup preceded the PSL defeats, adding to the pressure on the Amakhosi. Kaizer Chiefs FC confirmed they will face opponents in the Confed Cup Group Stages, but details of those matches were not immediately available.

The team was without Aden McCarthy and Inacio Miguel for the Zamalek match, forcing the co-coaches to adjust their approach. The impact of these absences on the team’s performance remains a point of analysis.

Following the CAF setback, Chiefs players reportedly discussed their financial commitments, with one player stating, “We paid our school fees… cash,” according to News24, suggesting a determination to use the league campaign as a means to financial stability.