In this edition of Supporters Forum, KickOff speaks to Kaizer Chiefs die-hard supporter Mashonisa about his long-standing relationship with the club.
The 42-year-old gained attention recently when he stormed into FNB Stadium to confront match official Luxolo Badi over questionable decisions during a Carling Knockout clash between Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Name Of Supporter:
"Unfortunately, I cannot reveal my real name until my matter is finalized, as advised by my lawyers. Mashonisa is a name I inherited from my grandfather, my mother's father. His name was Mashonisa. It's even in my identity document. My mother gave me the name because I look a lot like my grandfather. I'm based in Ogies, in Mpumalanga Province."
Club Supported Before Kaizer Chiefs?
"It has always been Kaizer Chiefs. I have never supported any other club. Fani Madida and Doctor Khumalo are the players that attracted me to Kaizer Chiefs."
How Long Supported?
"Since I was 7 years old."
Are You Happy With The Bosses?
"They need to give Jessica Motaung full control of the team again. Yes, she used to sign veterans, but those veterans knew how to make us happy."
Are You Happy With Coach Nasreddine Nabi?
"The pain and suffering are still with us. I think he will be fired in the not-too-distant future. The fans will show him the door just like they did to Arthur Zwane and the others. He is going. First of all, what he is doing to fan favourite Ashley Du Preez is not sitting well with us. Du Preez shouldn't be played as a lone striker or a target man; that's not who he is. He needs to be partnered with somebody. Arthur Zwane partnered him with Pule Mmodi, and he scored four goals."
Are You Happy With The Players?
"Ranga Chivaviro should be allowed to leave in January. He and Fiacre Ntwari are not Kaizer Chiefs material. I don't know who is scouting for us these days; I miss Mr. Mehlomakhulu, he used to recommend top talent. I don't understand why the club brought in a goalkeeper who is on the same level as Bruce Bvuma. We should have continued with Bvuma because he was our development product. I would have understood if they signed a goalkeeper who is on the same level as Ronwen Williams from Sundowns. I thought they were going to sign Stanley Nwabali, a big international goalkeeper, not someone who makes the same mistakes as our own development product, Bruce Bvuma."
Who Do You Want Them To Sign?
"As long as Bobby and Kaizer Jr. are in charge, Kaizer Chiefs will not sign the players we want. They prefer free agents. If a club wants R5 million for their player, Chiefs pulls out of the negotiations and says, 'No, we've got R1 million'. So right now, I'm just looking for the best free agent that will be available in January. That's what I'm hoping for."
Your Message To The Team?
"Kaizer Chiefs is a big brand; Kaizer Chiefs is a country. How can you disappoint such a large population that supports you? The only person in that team who seems serious is the bus driver because he always makes sure they arrive on time for matches."
Do you agree with Mashonisa that Jessica Motaung should have full control of the team? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.