Matthew Rusike Defends Chiefs’ Co-Coaches Amid Calls for Pitso Mosimane

Former Kaizer Chiefs striker Matthew Rusike has weighed in on the club’s inconsistent form under co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, urging patience from fans amid growing calls for Pitso Mosimane to take charge. Chiefs last won a match in early November, defeating Orbit College 4–1. Since then, the team has recorded two league draws, one league defeat, and a draw in the CAF Confederation Cup, raising questions about the current coaching setup.

Ben Youssef and Kaze were appointed in mid-September following the departure of Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi. Under their guidance, Chiefs currently sit fourth on the Betway Premiership table and have reached the group stages of the CAF Confederation Cup. The team has shown flashes of quality, but inconsistent results have prompted some supporters to demand the appointment of former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane.

Rusike believes the club’s technical staff deserves more time to implement their plans. Speaking exclusively to KickOff.com, he praised Kaizer Chiefs’ sporting director, Kaizer Motaung Jr., for his role in recruitment and broader club management. He emphasized that while fans expect results, football is a results-driven industry, and coaches will only be replaced if they fail to deliver.

“As Kaizer Chiefs fans we are not patient,” Rusike said. “The team is playing well now, but in football all over the world, if coaches don’t bring results, they get fired, that’s how things work. If the two coaches fail to win, they will be replaced. It’s simple.”

Rusike also acknowledged Mosimane’s reputation, calling him a world-class coach whose credentials are undisputed. He noted that any club would be fortunate to have him but stressed that Chiefs should allow the current coaching team to prove themselves before making changes. “For now, I think we should let Kaizer Jr handle the situation. If the two coaches do well, they will continue. If they don’t deliver results, they will go. That’s how football works,” he said.

Chiefs face a critical period in both domestic and continental competitions. Rusike’s comments reflect a measured perspective, balancing respect for Mosimane’s abilities with confidence in the club’s current management structure. For now, the focus remains on supporting the co-coaches while monitoring results on the pitch.