Former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has delivered a sobering assessment of the Soweto giants’ title ambitions, stating unequivocally that the club will not win the Betway Premiership next season. Speaking after his departure alongside Cedric Kaze, Ben Youssef stressed the need for realism, noting that while Chiefs managed a third-place finish last season—their best league result in six years—that success masked deeper structural shortcomings. “We were not ready to win,” he told Andile Ncube, making clear that the team remains a work in progress rather than a genuine championship contender.
Ben Youssef laid out a long-term vision, arguing that sustained recruitment and institutional stability are prerequisites for a title push. He believes that if the club commits to a consistent recruitment strategy, retains the same coach, and maintains a unified mentality and playing style, it will take a minimum of three to four years before Chiefs can realistically compete for the league. “It’s good recruitment that will make them win the league,” he explained, emphasizing that patience and continuity—not short-term fixes—are the only paths to sustained success.
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