Furious Da Cruz Breaks Silence With Shoc-king Response To Kaizer Motaung Jr

KAIZER CHIEFS BOMBSHELL! Da Cruz Breaks Silence After Board Throws Support Behind Him

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — 29 OCTOBER 2026

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz has expressed his gratitude to Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr and the club’s board for publicly backing him following the team’s disappointing elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup.

The French tactician has come under scrutiny after Amakhosi failed to progress beyond the continental competition, losing to Zambian side Red Arrows in a dramatic second-leg encounter that ended in a penalty shootout.

Despite the disappointment, the club’s leadership has reaffirmed its support for Da Cruz and the technical team, signalling that Chiefs remain committed to their long-term project under the current coaching structure.

The public backing is significant given the pressure surrounding the Soweto giants, whose supporters have been demanding improved performances and greater consistency across competitions.

Da Cruz acknowledged the importance of the confidence shown in him by Motaung Jr and the board, particularly at a time when the team is facing questions about its results and overall progress.

The coach also made it clear that his assessment of his own abilities would not change simply because of the outcome of a particular match or competition.

“Today I’m not a better coach than last week just before we were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup,” Da Cruz said.

His remarks underline the belief that football decisions should be assessed over a longer period rather than determined solely by one result.

For Chiefs, the message appears to be one of continuity and patience as the club attempts to rebuild its competitive standing domestically and on the continent.

Source https://x.com/iDiskiTimes/status/2115677509392228738

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