'We will rise again!’ Kaizer Chiefs coaches address fans after Soweto Derby defeat to Pirates

The Phefeni Glamour Boys came into the match looking to collect maximum points against the Buccaneers and enjoyed dominance for a large portion of the match. However, a contentious late penalty ultimately proved decisive and handed Pirates a narrow victory.

The loss saw Chiefs remain in fifth place in the log table with 21 points from 15 matches, while Pirates' victory saw them move to 30 points from 12 matches, keeping them in the race for Betway Premiership glory.

Following the loss on Saturday assistant coach Youssef took to Instagram and apologised to the club's supporters, adding that he was proud of the player's effort.

"Sorry to our fans this loss hurts but we'll keep fighting. Proud of our players who never gave up, we may have fallen today (Saturday) but the mission is not over.

"The best is yet to com ! Thank you for your support," Youssef said.

Meanwhile, head coach Nasreddine Nabi thanked the club's fans for their unwavering support and insisted  that the team was on the right path despite the loss..

"Amakhosi faithful your passion fuels us, a tough one yesterday the results stings, but we see the progress the strides, we are making . The journey is long but we're on the right path.

"Thank you for your unwavering belief, and thanks to managment for their continued support, we will rise again , God willing" Nabi said.

IOL Sport