Watch VideoDa Cruz highlights need for better attack as Kaizer Chiefs prepare for Betway Premiership

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruz wants greater efficiency in attack despite concluding their pre-season with a 1-0 Toyota Cup victory over Scottland FC. Photo: Backpagepix Kaizer Chiefs head coach Fernando da Cruzbelieves there is still significant room for improvement in their attacking department as they prepare for the start of the newBetway Premiership season. Amakhosi wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a 1-0 victoryover Zimbabwean champions Scottland FC in the Toyota Cup at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Sunday.Mfundo Vilakazi scored the decisive goal in the first half, cutting inside from the wing before finding the back of the net to secure Chiefs a positive result ahead of their league opener.

Mfundo Vilakazi scored the decisive goal in the first half, cutting inside from the wing before finding the back of the net to secure Chiefs a positive result ahead of their league opener. Despite the win, Da Cruz identified the team’s offensive output as an area requiring further attention, with Chiefs having made limited additions in attack during the transfer window. The club’s only major attacking reinforcement has been the permanent signing of Khanyisa Mayo following his loan spell, with the French coach admitting that building greater efficiency in the final third remains a priority.

“We have a good defensive structure but offensively, for the moment, it’s the part where we take most of the time to work and improve, and we are working towards that, but it’s our process, it’s our (intention) to improve offensively,” Da Cruz said, after the match. “This game was very good preparation before we start the season in the Betway Premiership next Saturday because we suffered a lot, we ran a lot, and physically also,” he said.“And I’m very happy for this game because now we need to rest and then start preparing for the next game in a couple of days.” “This game was very good preparation before we start the season in the Betway Premiership next Saturday because we suffered a lot, we ran a lot, and physically also,” he said.