Embattled Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela has survived the axe after club management elected to keep him until the end of the season rather than sack him following a marathon five-hour meeting on Tuesday. Chiefs issued a statement on Tuesday pleading for patience while at the same time saying that decisive changes would have to be implemented at the end of the season. Komphela and his players were pelted with an assortment of missiles as they left the field after Saturday’s embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Chippa United at FNB Stadium. The humiliating defeat effectively ruled Amakhosi out of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) title race. "At this stage‚ circumstances do not permit us to make immediate changes [and fire Komphela]‚" Chiefs said. "However‚ we are looking to have a complete overhaul of the team before the commencement of the new season. "It is important for our supporters to note that as management we are listening to their concerns and share the pain." Chiefs added that they...
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