Kaizer Chiefs legend doesn't believe cup win saved the season from failure

This season, Kaizer Chiefs are battling to break into the top eight, and the fight will go down to the final round. Club legends insist that despite the cup triumph, this is not the standard the Amakhosi should be competing for.

Details: Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Neil Tovey emphasized that winning the cup does not improve their league standing, which is the ultimate litmus test for the team's performance during the season.

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Quote: "The Chiefs' position in the league table is nothing to be happy about. They are sitting ninth, which means they're in the bottom half of the league. Even though they won a trophy, the league table is always the benchmark for judging our performance throughout the season.

To be honest, the Chiefs have performed poorly. In football, you're judged by your league position. Given their stature, they should be a top-three side, but they're in ninth place. That's really disappointing.

It's just not good enough. Many are accountable for this, including the players and the coaching staff. Yes, they've won a trophy for the first time in 10 years, which is unusual for the Chiefs. Normally, they don't go more than a year or two without silverware. But winning a trophy doesn't mean you've had a good season. Ultimately, your league position is how you'll be judged. Consistency is the key," Tovey told KickOff in an interview.