Kaizer Chiefs forward Ashley Du Preez has revealed he is deeply hurt about the MTN8 semi-final exit against Mamelodi Sundowns, and revealed where he feels he can improve himself.
In 2014/15 season Amakhosi won their 14th league title since the existence of the club, but since then they haven’t won a trophy.
They finished as league runners-up in 2019/20 season and lost the CAF Champions League final against Al Ahly SC the following season.
Du Preez felt they were close in ending that trophy drought in the MTN8 this year, admitting they have failed the supporters with their exit against Sundowns.
“It’s very tough; it’s still hurting. I think we had a massive opportunity to put our hands on the trophy and make history,” Du Preez told Chiefs media.
“It didn’t happen and we are very hurt about it. It’s going to be tough to move on, because we know we haven’t won a trophy in years and we really wanted to change that, especially to make the fans happy. We failed them and we failed the club.
“But there is still a lot to play for and this must be a learning experience for us, which we must take into our next games by winning every weekend. Only that will make us feel better as a club, and as supporters.”
Du Preez was also self critical, admitting he needs to be more composed to put more chances away.
“Like I said at the end of last season, I want to improve my game. I don’t want to repeat the chances I missed,” he added.
“I have had a really good start to this season, but for a player like me who works so hard, when I get chances I must be totally focused on improving my finishing.
“Sometimes, I feel I am trying so hard that when a chance comes I rush it, so I am working a lot on learning to be more composed. I go into every performance to do my best when playing for this badge.
“It’s also a team effort and everyone in the squad is working towards the same goal, which is to win things.”
