Cardoso Reveals What He’ll Miss At Kaizer Chiefs

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender Daniel Cardoso who was released by Amakhosi along with other 12 players has revealed what he’s going to miss at the club. Glamour Boys decided against renewing the contract of the centre-back that was due to end at the end of June.

The veteran defender Cardoso who joined Chiefs in 2015 leaves after featuring for the club 202 times where he registered 13 goals. With Amakhosi having a huge following across the country, they always possess a 12th man advantage.

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“Wherever we went, wherever we played. Whether it was in the Free State of Cape Town, they [Kazier Chiefs supporters] would be there. I’ve had a fantastic time here, but the fans’ passion for the club is what I’ll miss the most,” Cardoso told KickOff.

In his seven years stay at Chiefs, he never won a single trophy. “It’s an amazing club to be at. From the management to staff, players and fans, and as a player, you always want to win trophies. We came close a few times, but it just never happened. I would say that’s my only disappointment. The fans deserve a trophy to celebrate and I hope it does come soon.”

CARDOSO REVEALS HOW PLAYERS REPORTED TO TRAINING DRUNK AT CHIEFS

Cardoso though refuses to hide alcohol issues he witnessed at Chiefs as he revealed that players would come to training reeking alcohol. Further, he also opened up on how Chiefs signed below-par players during his stay. “I think the biggest downfall over the past seven years I was there… I have seen players brought in and let go within six months to a year [because they were not the right fit],” Cardosotold Marawa Sports Worldwide.

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“Sometimes the quality of signings that come to Chiefs… you bring in players from the NFD (National First Division), you bring in free agents. I mean, they are passionate about playing but some players just want to earn a salary.

“And you can see it on the field. You can see who wants to play and how some players just arrive at training reeking of alcohol because they don’t care. I believe that was the biggest effect [problem] we had at Chiefs in the years that I was there.”