{"id":21914,"date":"2025-08-11T13:11:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T11:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=21914"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:03:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:03:54","slug":"kaizer-chiefs-assistant-acknowledges-they-suffered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-assistant-acknowledges-they-suffered\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs Assistant Acknowledges They Suffered Despite Win Over Stellenbosch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has admitted that the team faced challenges. They also got a bit lucky in their 2-0 victory against Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The match took a decisive turn early on when Stellenbosch\u2019s Sivive Mkwali was shown a red card, reducing the visitors to ten men. Chiefs quickly capitalised on the advantage. Nkosingiphile Ngcobo delivered a well-placed free kick to open the scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stellenbosch-threat-despite-numerical-disadvantage\"><strong>Stellenbosch Threat Despite Numerical Disadvantage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being a man down, Steve Barker\u2019s Stellenbosch side pushed hard. They troubled Chiefs and hit the goalframe twice during the opening half. Their spirited effort kept the match competitive despite the numerical disadvantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-697965245\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chiefs-seize-victory-with-late-penalty\"><strong>Chiefs Seize Victory with Late Penalty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the interval, Chiefs regained composure and created several strong chances. They missed a couple of clear opportunities. Glody Lilepo confidently converted a penalty deep into stoppage time to secure the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ben-youssef-reflects-on-the-struggles\"><strong>Ben Youssef Reflects on the Struggles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflecting on the game, Ben Youssef told SuperSport TV, \u201cWe struggled somewhat in the first half. We scored, and then there was the red card, and we were fortunate not to concede after that. But the players showed resilience, and I\u2019m pleased for the supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The assistant coach also extended his thoughts to head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/nabi-to-miss-stellies-clash-after-wifes-accident\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nasreddine Nabi<\/a>, who missed the fixture. He was in Tunisia attending to his wife following a serious car accident that left her in ICU. \u201cWe are keeping the coach in our prayers,\u201d Ben Youssef added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2043969848\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-room-for-improvement-with-new-signings\"><strong>Room for Improvement with New Signings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/chiefs-ben-youssef-we-suffered-bit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiefs<\/a> improved their game management in the second half. Wandile Duba and Lilepo both squandered chances from close range. Notably, only one new signing, right back Thabiso Monyane, featured in the starting lineup. Midfielder Ethan Chislett, left back Nkanyiso Shinga, and striker Flavio Silva were not included in the matchday squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben Youssef remains optimistic about integrating new players into the team. He said, \u201cStep by step, we will see more of the new signings, and I believe this season will be better for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stellenbosch-coach-admits-team-s-mistakes\"><strong>Stellenbosch Coach Admits Team\u2019s Mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side, Stellenbosch coach Steve Barker admitted his team didn\u2019t make things easier for themselves. \u201cWe spoke to the players about how red cards and penalties can complicate things. Unfortunately, we gave away both,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barker praised his team\u2019s reaction to going down to ten men. He highlighted their strong first-half performance and near misses. \u201cWe were the better team early on and had our chances with posts and good saves. However, credit to Chiefs for taking advantage after the red card. It was a double blow to lose a player and concede so soon after.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result sees Chiefs start their campaign with a hard-fought win. Clearly, Ben Youssef acknowledges there is still work to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/betway-premiership-log-standings-top-goalscorers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Betway Premiership Week One \u2013 Log Standings and Top Goalscorers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef has admitted that the team faced challenges. They also got a bit lucky in their 2-0 victory against Stellenbosch FC in the Betway Premiership on Sunday. 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