The general decay at Kaizer Chiefs has left one of the club's former strikers having to take the bullets even though it is now almost two decades since he was at the club.
Kabamba Musasa is now retired and living in Kinshasa, DR Congo but still takes questions about Chiefs that frequently lead to abuse.
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Musasa joined South Africa's most-supported club from FC Saint Eloi-Lupopo after impressing at the 2002 Vodacom Challenge and went on to stay at Naturena for two-and-a-half years before leaving for Turkish club Istanbulspor.
The left-footed striker scored 10 goals in his first season, including a goal in the Soweto Derby (December 2002), and though he faded in his second season with four goals, he again scored the winner in the derby played just before Christmas the following year.
"Do you know how stressful it is for me to be associated with Kaizer Chiefs," points out Musasa.
"I live here in Kinshasa, but all the struggles of Chiefs are affecting me because I constantly must answer questions about Chiefs.
"Every person that I meet who knows I played for Chiefs always has questions for me about Chiefs.
"Some people are harsh and really talk in a way that hurts you.
"The struggles of Chiefs are putting some of us through abuse from fans.
"You are expected to answer questions from fans about why Chiefs are not doing well, yet you are not involved anymore.
"I wish everyone at Chiefs could spare a thought for some of us who played for the club along with the many fans that follow the club.
"Do you know how much pride I used to take in showing off my success at Chiefs, yet I must now avoid people because I don't have answers?
"It is disappointing to see what is happening at Chiefs, because this was a club that brought some of us life-changing opportunities.
"I hope those that are in charge at Chiefs feel for some of us who are being victimised since we are associated with the club.
"Those that are at Chiefs are hurting a lot of people.
"I feel like most of the players going to Chiefs in recent times are not doing it for the right reasons.
"Some of these younger guys are at Chiefs just for social media and just for the fun of it so that they drive nice cars.
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"I have never known Chiefs as being the team that they have now become which can go nine years without trophies.
"I know it is a family team, but I hope they can employ people who can have the power to make decisions that will benefit the team," says Musasa.