Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Frank Makua has urged the club’s supporters not to be too hard on the team during their match against Asante Kotoko at Moses Mabhida Stadium tomorrow.
The Amakhosi will face the Ghanaian giants in the pre-season Toyota Cup, and Makua believes that head coach Nasreddine Nabi should be given the freedom to evaluate his team without the pressure of immediate results.
"I think the Toyota Cup is beneficial for boosting morale as it prepares you for the start of the new season," Makua tells KickOff.
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"Last season, Chiefs had a poor start in the Toyota Cup in Bloemfontein, but it helps in building a team, especially with new players who still need to understand the club's playing culture.
"I'm not sure how Chiefs select the teams they face in the Toyota Cup, but it surely provides them with a significant boost. Although they didn't perform well during their pre-season tour, I hope they learned valuable lessons in the Netherlands. It's important to remember that they were competing against strong teams there," he added.
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"I understand that Chiefs is a big team with a large fan base, and their supporters always expect top performances. However, we shouldn't judge them based on pre-season results. During these matches, clubs often use the opportunity to evaluate their players and try different combinations.
"Therefore, regardless of the outcome against Asante Kotoko tomorrow, let's hold off on making judgments. We should wait until the league starts and assess their performance after the first five games. It would be unfair to criticize them if they lose tomorrow, as it is still pre-season."
