Molefi Ntseki, head coach of Kaizer Chiefs, during the 2023 MTN8 semi-final first leg match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns on the 02 September 2023 at FNB Stadium. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
There’s too much of pressure playing for Kaizer Chiefs – Josta
Molefi Ntseki has the toughest job in the country due to the abnormal pressure Kaizer Chiefs players are under according to Josta Dladla
Molefi Ntseki, head coach of Kaizer Chiefs, during the 2023 MTN8 semi-final first leg match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns on the 02 September 2023 at FNB Stadium. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Former Kaizer Chiefs star Josta Dladla has opened up on the immense pressure that comes with playing for the Glamour Boys.
Dladla represented the Amakhosi between 2009 to 2015, making over a century of appearances for the club.
The midfielder believes part of the problem Molefi Ntseki faces is getting his players to be confident and execute his ideas.
At a normal club, this is simple for a coach but the pressure that being a Glamour Boy comes with, makes it challenging for players.
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Why Kaizer Chiefs players are struggling – Josta
“You see, it seems easy to play for Chiefs where you are outside but when you join the team the pressure is too much. Wearing that jersey comes with a lot of pressure.” Josta Dladla said as quoted by SoccerLaduma.
“The legends who played before us set the bar too high for all of us to maintain it and players have to work hard to do that.
“It’s true the coach was aware of the pressure that comes with coaching Chiefs. At the time Ntseki accepted to be the head coach but the players should be there to help him.”
In other news, Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono has heaped praise on Mamelodi Sundowns head coach Rhulani Mokwena.
Mokwena’s side have successfully qualified for yet another CAF Champions League group stage round.
Mokwena’s side are also running away with the DStv Premiership title, after an incredible 100% start to the campaign with eight wins in as many matches.
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“I think the difference with him is [that] he’s passionate about football, he’s passionate about coaching.” the Orlando Pirates icon said as quoted by SABC SPORT.
“He works so hard, I think he works 24 hours that guy, I don’t think he sleeps. I don’t think he’s got a bed, I think his bed is a laptop. He just wants to look at football, new tactics, and blah, blah, blah. You can see the signs of hard work.
“I think at Sundowns they gave him the platform, I think other teams didn’t give him the platform – they didn’t understand, they wanted the success now.”
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