I
will cite poor planning as justification of the defeat. Chiefs did not conduct
adequate tactical research to ascertain the tactical and technical weaknesses
and strength of AS Vita. The overconfidence killed them after four comfortable
win home and away in the precious CAF Championship League games.
Gathering
of internal information about the opponent is the main key for success. Chiefs
undermined AS Vita after solitary goal win against Dynamos. They didn't care
much to explore the weaknesses of the opponent. I wonder if they knew that
Firmin Ndombe Mubele was the most effective striker for Dr Congo in the CHAN
games.
Poor
travelling also affected the team. Chiefs never had sufficient time to
acclimatised to the weather in Kinshasa due to arriving within few days of the
game.
The
Premier Soccer League (PSL) congested fixture also made it difficult for Chiefs
to start the game afresh after exhausted their energy against Orlando Pirates
and Ajax Cape Town. They played two intensive games before AS Vita game.
Football
is unpredictable and they can still bounce back to make the country proud by
progressing to the group stages. They need the nation undivided support.
Nothing
is impossible in football.
