Kaizer Chiefs: Ex-Super Eagles goalie weighs in on coaching situation at 13-time South African kings
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen. (Phot credit: Kaizer Chiefs/X)
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has shared his perspective on the ongoing coaching situation at Kaizer Chiefs.
The Amakhosi ended the previous Betway Premiership campaign in third place, finishing 15 points behind winners Orlando Pirates.
It was a disappointing finish for a side that had aimed to challenge for the league title. Following the end of the campaign, the club parted ways with co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, but they have yet to appoint a replacement with the new season still months away.
Akpeyi, spent a significant part of his career in the South African league playing for Chippa United, Kaizer Chiefs, Marumo Gallants, and Mbabane Swallows. And he remains a respected figure at Naturena. He expressed support for the club’s decision to move on from Kaze and Ben Youssef.
“Sometimes it depends on the decision the management wants to make to see how they can solidify other areas of the team. So, this can boil down to decision-making,” Akpeyi stated, as per FARPost.
“Yes, you can say it turns out to be for the good or something else. But I would like to believe that the management knows what they are doing, and they o forward to the best for the team. I’m very sure they will be able to get a coach who will take the team further.”
The new Premiership campaign is expected to kick off in August, and Kaizer Chiefs are looking to name a new boss before the Chie
Daniel Akpeyi: Ex-Kaizer Chiefs Man Ventures Into Coaching
Daniel Akpeyi has been out of the limelight for some time. After leaving his last club, Marumo Gallants, following the expiration of his contract, he has been without a club since last year.
Recently, he confirmed his retirement and his transition into coaching, noting that he is currently in the process of obtaining his coaching license. It remains to be seen whether he will pursue a career as a goalkeeper coach or as a head coach.
Apkeyi made 19 appearances for the Super Eagles before his retirement and was a member of the squad that secured a bronze medal at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
