Kaizer Chiefs lgend Doctor Khumalo has raised concerns about Reeve Frosler’s decision to take a penalty during the club’s painful elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup, arguing that the incident has highlighted questions about leadership, player readiness and decision-making under pressure.

Amakhosi secured a 1-0 victory over Zambia’s Red Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, with Bradley Cross scoring the crucial goal. The result levelled the aggregate score at 1-1 after the Soweto-based side had suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg in Ndola.

Despite fighting back to keep their continental campaign alive, Chiefs eventually suffered disappointment in the penalty shootout, bringing their hopes of advancing in the competition to an end.

The shootout presented the South African side with an opportunity to gain an advantage after goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma saved Red Arrows’ first attempt. However, Lebogang Maboe failed to convert Chiefs’ opening penalty, while Frosler also missed his effort, adding to the team’s frustration.

Khumalo questioned whether Frosler was in the right frame of mind to take such an important kick, pointing to the defender’s performance and demeanour during the match.

“I said his \[Frosler's\] body language was not a positive one, it was a little sluggish,” Khumalo said.

The former Chiefs midfielder also questioned whether the team had enough leadership on the pitch to recognise when a player might not be the best choice for a decisive responsibility.

“The question is, do we have leadership within the players, because there are certain players that can probably command to say, ‘No, sorry coach, I don't think so and so should take it’,” he explained.

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