Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane says he will not stoop to the level of former Amakhosi midfielder Junior Khanye, who has been outspoken about the club’s poor performances.
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Khanye, who starred for Chiefs when he played after graduating from the development side to the senior team, has vented his displeasure with the team he is known for on social media and also commented on Zwane as the club’s head coach. .
Speaking during the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup where the Naturena club were paired against Royal AM for a place in the semi-finals of the tournament, Zwane said he would respect Khanye’s opinion and said he was happy with what he had to say. think.
“It’s part of the game. It’s my opinion, which I respect as a former player. But who am I to go down to Junior Khanye’s level, if you know what I’m saying? This is football, I respect everyone and I respect their opinion too and I’m happy because he says what he thinks but people are not the same,” said the Chiefs coach when asked about Khanye’s criticism of him and the club.
Zwane will be hoping to silence Khanye for good in the Ke Yona Cup and finish top of the DStv Premiership.
Zwane and Khanye have played together at some point in Amakhosi’s career, but football analysts and commentators today, are not happy with the club’s way, and most recently, when the team won 2-1 against Motsepe Foundation. Casric’s star side Championship.
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Khanye’s career at Chiefs did not end well, with the midfielder’s continued discipline causing problems with the club’s management and he was subsequently released despite being a fan favourite.
He later moved to Maritzburg United, Platinum Stars, United FC and Chief Malanti in Swaziland.
Meanwhile, Zwane had a long career with the Glamor Boys before becoming a coach in the club’s development structure and promoted to the senior team last year.