Arthur Zwane Confident of Better Second Season in Charge of Kaizer Chiefs

Arthur Zwane Confident of Better Second Season in Charge of Kaizer Chiefs

Byron Pillay
updated at May 22, 2023 at 3:32 PM
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  • Arthur Zwane is confident that he will have better fortunes at Kaizer Chiefs next season
  • Chiefs suffered 12 losses this season in the league, the most in the club’s top-flight history
  • Zwane explained that he has developed a thick skin since becoming head coach of Chiefs

The debate over whether Arthur Zwane is the best man to lead Kaizer Chiefs continues.

The Amakhosi failed to win any trophies this season and finished fifth on the DStv Premiership table, one spot lower than where they finished last season.

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Arthur Zwane is confident that he can turn things around during his second season in charge of the club. Image: @Soccer_Laduma
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As noted by The South African, Chiefs lost 12 games this season, the most in their top-flight history.

The loss against SuperSport United in their penultimate game of the season even saw fans turning on the manager, throwing objects at him as he left the field.

With Zwane’s future at the club becoming a hot topic after the attack, the man they call 10111 has opened up about what fans can expect next season.

As noted by Soccer Laduma, Zwane is confident of building on his first season in charge of the side.

“It was more of a learning season for me now being the head and making decisions with the help of other technical team members,” he said.

Zwane also touched on the recent actions of supporters, adding that he’s developed a tough skin during his first season in charge of the Soweto giants.

“In football, you have to develop a thick skin. I’m not the first one to be in this situation. I’ve seen coaches struggle in their first season, and they come up stronger the following season, Zwane added.

Zwane injured by angry fans

Irate Kaizer Chiefs fans went haywire after the club missed out on a chance to qualify for continental football next season; consequently, they attacked Arthur Zwane.

Viral footage circulating online shows the moment police officers escorted Zwane out of the stadium as angry club supporters hurled objects at the losing coach.

Gamphani Jones Lungu’s 40th-minute goal was enough as SuperSport United condemned the visiting AmaKhosi to a 1-0 loss, Sports Brief previously has reported.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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