Khalil Ben Youssef talks 'strategies' to fix Kaizer Chiefs' problematic strikeforce, 'that is the only way'

Kaizer Chiefs' lack of firepower in front of goal has cost them the Carling Knockout, Nedbank Cup and CAF Confederation Cup this season.

They have scored eight goals in seven games since returning from the 2025 AFCON break. 

But it is a period they have also been knocked out of the Nedbank Cup and Confederation Cup.

Co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef admits they have to take some measures by implementing a strategy to fix their strikeforce. 

With Chiefs continuously seeking solutions upfront, Ben Youssef says they are attempting other strategies. 

"We have to keep working, consulting with our analysts and other experts to find other different strategies," Ben Youssef said as per Isolezwe.

"We will not stop working because that is the only way we can make the most of our opportunities."

"I believe that they must just finish [the season], the league is about to finish," he said as quoted by FARPost.

“They lost all the trophies to play for; there is absolutely nothing to play for now. 

"Even if they do get a coach, let them get a coach with a high profile, a coach who knows his business, who can take on a Kaizer Chiefs project that needs to be worked on.

“But it also depends on the management. What kind of vision do they have, because if they have a good vision, they will hire a coach who shares the same vision as them? But now firing the coaches will not help in anything," he added.

Interestingly, both Chiefs and Pirates go into next weekend's Soweto Derby with the teams' coaches complaining about not being clinical in front of goal.

That leaves fans hoping it will not be a drab affair without goals. 

Recent meeting between the old rivals have seen an uptick in goals though, with 12 goals scored in the last four matches between the teams.