Arthur Zwane Urges Kaizer Chiefs Players to Remain Disciplined As Amakhosi Gear Up for Mamelodi Sundowns Game

Arthur Zwane Urges Kaizer Chiefs Players to Remain Disciplined As Amakhosi Gear Up for Mamelodi Sundowns Game

Byron Pillay
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Kaizer Chiefs' interim coach Arthur Zwane has spoken to his players about the danger of being ill-disciplined
  • Kaizer Chiefs have been hit with two cases of ill-discipline in recent weeks with Njabulo Ngcobo and Dumisani Zuma making headlines
  • Arthur Zwane is hoping to have three training sessions this week as Kaizer Chiefs prepare to face Mamelodi Sundowns

Kaizer Chiefs interim coach Arthur Zwane has warned his players about the dangers of ill-discipline.

Zwane made the warning after two cases of ill discipline rocked the Amakhosi team in recent weeks.

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Arthur Zwane has warned his Kaizer Chiefs players against the dangers of being ill-disciplined as the Amakhosi prepare for the Mamelodi Sundowns clash. Image: @iDiskiTimes
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Njabulo Ngcobo first made headlines when he refused to shake Arthur Zwane’s hand after being subbed during a recent game. To make matters worse, Lee Baxter attempted to stop the player from walking away by pulling him back, leading to a tense situation.

Ngcobo has not played since for Chiefs. Dumisani Zuma then made headlines after he was suspended by the Amakhosi for breaching the club’s code of conduct.

Zwane has since offered some advice to his players in the wake of the two cases, Sowetan LIVE reported.

“Discipline is everything. Discipline doesn’t always start on the field, it starts off the field. If you want to make it big in life, you have to be disciplined,” he said.

Zwane warned his players that being a professional football was a very short career and so they had to remain focused to make the most of it.

“If you want to prolong your career, you have to be disciplined off the field. When things are rosy for you, you must still keep your feet on the ground, be level-headed and show respect. All those things play a huge role for one to be successful.”

Zwane’s comments come as Kaizer Chiefs prepare to take on Mamelodi Sundowns in the DStv Premiership. Zwane is trying to instil discipline ahead of the big game and is attempting to have three training sessions during the week before the game, SABC Sport reported.

All eyes will be on the FNB Stadium this weekend for that game as many are curious to see whether the Amakhosi will give Sundowns a guard of honour.

Arthur Zwane gives an honest assessment of Kaizer Chiefs, admits some players may not be good enough for the club

The end of the season could not come fast enough for Kaizer Chiefs. On the back of four straight defeats, things are not looking promising for the Amakhosi, even after firing Stuart Baxter, Sports Brief reported.

Interim co-coach, Arthur Zwane, admitted a need for change and rebuilding at the club. Kaizer Chiefs have not won a trophy in seven seasons, a stat indicative of just how the Soweto giants have fallen.

Speaking after the recent loss to Cape Town City, Arthur Zwane admitted that some players were not good enough to represent a big brand like Kaizer Chiefs, Times LIVE 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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