Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze are establishing a strong statistical foundation at Naturena. The Kaizer Chiefs co-coaching duo has reached a significant milestone this season. They have secured third place in the league standings. This achievement guarantees the club a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup for the second year in a row.
This success places the pair high in the club’s comparison scale. Since the last league title in 2015, many managers have led the team. Ben Youssef and Kaze currently sit on 51 points. This total is already higher than those achieved by Steve Komphela and Gavin Hunt during their respective tenures.
Comparing the Numbers
The current tally also surpasses the marks set by Arthur Zwane and Stuart Baxter’s second stint. The duo has achieved this with two games remaining in the campaign. Their tactical approach has brought a sense of competitive stability. This is vital for a club aiming to return to its former standards.
The pair has overseen 25 league matches this season. In that period, they recorded 13 wins and only four losses. Nasreddine Nabi was on the bench for the other three league fixtures of the season.
The Final Target
The focus now shifts to a specific points target. Winning the final two matches would bring the team to 57 points. This would equal the highest tally achieved by the club since the 2019/20 season. That year, the team narrowly missed the title on the final day under Ernst Middendorp.
AmaZulu FC and Chippa United are the final opponents of the season. Both matches will take place at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Ben Youssef has emphasized that the team must continue to fight for the maximum points available.
The statistical growth suggests a positive trajectory for the squad. Fans tracking the final matchdays can check the latest sports betting trends to see how the team finishes the year.
Source: kickoff.com