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With only one victory in 2024 and no signs of progress, Chiefs are hurtling towards their worst-ever Premier Soccer League season in terms of points.Currently sitting in 10th place on the standings with 10 defeats this season, Amakhosi are just two losses away from matching the 12 they endured last season under club legend Arthur Zwane's leadership.As Chiefs' challenges intensify, GOAL examines the club's darkest seasons, underlying issues and potential paths forward.<script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script>

Points dwindling, mediocre performances and tensions rising - Is this the Motaungs worst Kaizer Chiefs team ever?

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As mentioned, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kaizer-chiefs-2022-23-review-end-of-season-report-card-for-the-soweto-giants/blta6340e21658b9bb2" target="_blank">during Zwane's tenure</a>, Chiefs faced their highest number of defeats in a single season. Despite this, their lowest point tally occurred in the 2020/21 season, where they finished with 36 points but still secured eighth place in the league.Currently, with 30 points, Amakhosi are in danger of performing even worse this season compared to 2020/21. Since the establishment of the PSL in 1996, Chiefs have finished with fewer than 40 points only twice. Given the intense competition in the league presently, they are teetering on the edge of achieving this undesirable feat for the third time in history.

A battle for points

Amidst their struggle to accumulate points, Chiefs face underlying issues that cannot be swiftly resolved. Interim coach Cavin Johnson has faced considerable criticism, yet he's not the sole concern within the club. Former player Junior Khanye highlighted the inadequacies of Chiefs' players, deeming them 'average' for a club of such stature.Disappointingly, acquisitions like Christian Saile, recruited from the Zambian Super League, have fallen short of expectations in addressing Chiefs' challenges, portraying him as a regrettable acquisition with three goals from 24 league appearances. This underscores the failure of the club's scouting department to identify players who align with Amakhosi's style and ethos.

Losing the plot

It's disheartening for the club’s loyal fanbase to witness the management, headed by the Motaungs, ignoring their club's decline. The current predicament facing Amakhosi didn't arise suddenly; it's been a gradual deterioration, with the club attempting to patch up its issues over the years, perhaps hoping they'd resolve on their own.However, their leadership decisions have inevitably affected the team, and the visible outcomes highlight how their mishandling has disrupted the entire organisation, even leading to conversations that maybe it’s time for the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/remove-the-motaungs-and-enhance-professionalism-in-kaizer-chiefs-management-political-leader/blt8aa6cbf50c6caeeb" target="_blank">Motaungs to give up their leadership roles</a>.&nbsp;

Management turning a blind eye

Amidst management challenges and a lack of positive results, tensions are also brewing among players as frustration mounts within the team. Following their 1-0 loss to Richards Bay in the PSL, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/tempers-burst-in-kaizer-chiefs-dressing-room-after-premier-soccer-league-defeat-to-richards-bay-cavin-johnson-reveals/blt00a97c12ebd54514#" target="_blank">Johnson disclosed</a> that players engaged in arguments in the dressing room, presenting a negative image for the club.Dealing with an unhappy and demoralised squad, achieving results becomes increasingly challenging. In their current position, the team requires unity rather than division to overcome their challenges.

Brawls brewing, not a good look!

As the current league season approaches its conclusion, the primary objective remains to secure a spot in the top eight. To accomplish this, Chiefs must dig deep and deliver their best performances in the remaining games, as that is within their control.However, once the season concludes, a comprehensive overhaul becomes imperative. Even if it entails involving the Motaungs, every effort must be made to prevent the club from further decline.

Moving forward: What's next?

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