Fernando Da Cruz calls for Kaizer Chiefs improvements after MTN8 shock

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando Da Cruz has said the club must address key problems after their surprise 1-0 defeat by Lamontville Golden Arrows in the first round of the MTN8.

The result ended Kaizer Chiefs’ involvement at the opening stage of the competition and gave Da Cruz an early setback following his appointment as the club’s new head coach.

Da Cruz spoke after the loss to Lamontville Golden Arrows, explaining what Amakhosi need to fix as they consider the performance and the reasons behind their early MTN8 exit.

The coach’s assessment is contained in a video accompanying the report, in which he discusses the defeat and offers further comments on his first period in charge of Kaizer Chiefs.

The 1-0 scoreline means Lamontville Golden Arrows progressed at Kaizer Chiefs’ expense, while Da Cruz is now tasked with identifying the areas that require attention. His remarks focus on the changes Amakhosi need to make after failing to advance beyond the first round.

For the newly appointed coach, the defeat provides an early measure of the work still required at Kaizer Chiefs. Da Cruz has outlined the issues he believes must be corrected, although the full detail of his assessment is given in the video below.

The MTN8 loss was described as a shock result, making the defeat particularly significant for Kaizer Chiefs. Lamontville Golden Arrows secured a narrow victory, leaving Amakhosi to reflect on a disappointing start to their campaign in the competition.

Da Cruz’s comments offer his response to that setback and set out what Kaizer Chiefs need to improve. The coach has explained his view of the defeat rather than looking beyond it, with the focus on the adjustments required by the team.

Watch the video below to hear what Da Cruz had to say about the defeat to Lamontville Golden Arrows, as well as further comments from the newly appointed Kaizer Chiefs coach.