Da Cruz questions his players' personality
Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz expressed frustration with his team's mentality despite their 3-2 victory over Siwelele FC. He criticized the squad's defensive lapses and lack of composure after taking a lead.
Why it matters
The coach's public critique highlights internal team management challenges and the pressure to maintain performance consistency in the competitive Betway Premiership.
Kaizer Chiefs head coach, Fernando Da Cruz at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on Sunday. Photo: Phakamisa Lensman/Backpagepix
Fernando da Cruz has questioned Kaizer Chiefs’ mentality despite seeing his side claim a 3-2 victory over Siwelele FC in the Betway Premiership at Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Amakhosi appeared to be cruising towards a comfortable victory after taking a 1-0 lead into half-time before doubling their advantage shortly after the hour mark.
However, Siwelele’s fightback left Da Cruz concerned about his team’s ability to manage games. Mfundo Vilakazi opened the scoring with a 30th-minute strike before Wandile Duba doubled Chiefs’ lead after the hour mark.
Siwelele pulled one back soon afterwards, but an own goal by Samukelo Xulu with 14 minutes remaining restored Chiefs’ two-goal cushion. The visitors refused to give up, though, as new signing Michael N’Guessan scored in injury time to set up a nervy finish.
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