Chiefs failed to get past the quarter-final phase in the Carling Knockout after falling to eventual finalists Mamelodi Sundowns.
In the Premier Soccer League, Amakhosi are sixth with 18 points after 13 matches from which they have managed just five wins, as many losses, and three draws.
It explains why Wandile Duba has revealed Amakhosi are out of the race for the PSL title, but are ready to give their best in the Nedbank Cup.