Director of Stars of Africa Football Academy Farouk Khan has advised Kaizer Chiefs to find a way of developing players and attain long-term success.
Amakhosi have been in a rebuilding stage after they lost key players like Bernard Parker, Khama Billiat and Itumeleng Khune. Under Molefi Ntseki, Arthu Zwane, Cavin Johson, the club failed to deliver results and all the coaches were sacked after they failed to build a competive squad.
Last year, Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi took over the reins and was tasked with rebuilding the team. Despite signing 10 new players, Kaizer Chiefs failed to finish into the top eight for the second successive campaign forcing them to reconsider.
Farouk Khan says Kaizer Chiefs can’t keep rebuilding
Khan warned Chiefs about getting free agents, He urged the team to scount players properly and build from there.
“Stop rebuilding from scratch every season,” Khan told iDiski Times.
“Create a blueprint. Develop from within. Make sure the technical, admin, and management teams are aligned.
“In the past, you could look at a player and say, ‘That’s a Chiefs player.’ Today, that’s no longer true.
“It’s not just about winning one trophy. It’s about sustained excellence,” the former Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach continued
“You can’t just sign players because they’re free agents, or they have potential.
“You need someone doing proper due diligence – not just watching a few clips but really understanding a player’s background, personality, and how they respond to pressure,” Khan concluded.
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