Void left by colossal Kaizer Chiefs defender felt this season

31 May 2016 - 09:27
By Tshepang Mailwane

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder George Lebese has admitted that the team missed the leadership of influential defender Tefu Mashamaite in a season in which Amakhosi tamely surrendered the Absa Premiership title. Mashamaite was a huge figure at the heart of defence last season, but Chiefs coach Steve Komphela was unable to find a solid back four this season due to injuries, suspensions and a general lack of form.

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