Kaizer Chiefs boss Arthur Zwane looking cool in the heat. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter
Zwane discusses his job security at Kaizer Chiefs
Arthur Zwane is under immense pressure and he’s discussed how he feels about it all ahead of Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
Kaizer Chiefs boss Arthur Zwane looking cool in the heat. Image: @kaizerchiefs / Twitter
Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane has is not worried about his Amakhosi future ahead of the the Soweto Derby.
Zwane is under under pressure at Chiefs after a woeful start to 2023 in which the Glamour Boys have picked up just a single win and lost four.
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Zwane received public backing from Kaizer Motaung Jr after sections of fans called for the manager’s head, chanting “Arthur must go” after the 3-2 defeat at home to Golden Arrows.
Zwane is ignoring the noise coming from outside the club, however, and preparing his side for a massive Soweto Derby with Pirates.
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“As far as I know I’m the head coach of Kaizer Chiefs,” he said.
“I’ve always been saying this, the club has always had a plan. We’ve got a plan and it doesn’t matter. As much as we know we need three points, we want to win every game.
“So I’m not going into this game, worried about my job or worried about many other things.
“The focus is on playing this game and make that the players apply themselves correctly and I’m there for them as the head coach of the club.”
Meanwhile, Chiefs vs Pirates kicks off on Saturday at 15:30.
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