Football analyst Mdu Sibeko has stirred debate in South African football after urging Kaizer Chiefs founder Kaizer Motaung Snr. to think about selling the club. He believes a change of ownership could help the Soweto giants get out of their current struggles.

Sibeko has questioned the way the club is run at the moment and doubts that Motaung's children can bring Amakhosi back to their old standing. "Kaizer Motaung Snr. must sell Kaizer Chiefs, that's the ONLY way he can save this team. His children are failing," he said.

His words have drawn attention because of Motaung's long link with the club. He founded Kaizer Chiefs in 1970 and has played a big part in shaping its identity and making it one of the best-known football institutions in the country.

That history also comes with high expectations. Chiefs have a huge supporter base, and many fans want to see the team challenge for the Betway Premiership title, compete for domestic trophies and return to the level of success that once made the club a dominant force.

Sibeko also compared Chiefs to the African National Congress (ANC), suggesting that both organisations face similar leadership problems. The comparison has added another angle to the argument about whether long-established leadership structures can deliver the changes that supporters and critics are asking for.

Calls for Motaung to sell remain controversial, given what he has contributed to the club over several decades. A new owner would also not guarantee success. Chiefs would still need good recruitment, sound football management, a clear long-term plan and steady performances on the pitch.

For now, Sibeko's comments have added fuel to the discussion about Amakhosi's leadership and what needs to change for the club to win back its place among the country's top teams.

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