Kaizer Chiefs have dismissed Steve Komphela as head coach of the club after their 2-0 loss to Free State Stars.
Following the loss, Bobby Motaung confirmed at a post match press conference that Komphela will resign with immediate effect.
Motaung said: “There has to be a reality check, we are not safe. We must take responsibility and own up and accept the facts. We have always honoured our obligations.
“Steve has done a great job for Kaizer Chiefs but unfortunately if it is not meant to be, it is not meant to be. The results are not happening. As a coach he knows we are faced with a serious challenge.
“We have had discussions with the coach and said, let’s do the honourable thing. The coach is stepping down with immediate effect.”
Ugly scenes followed the defeat to Free State Stars at the Moses Mabhida Stadium as fans invaded the pitch and attacked the players and coaching staff.
"To be honest, I don't think we deserve the results, Komphela said in his postmatch press conference. "But you can't fault the players. So many missed opportunities.
"What we saw today is not good for football. It calls for reflection also from my side about this club, about the future.
"If I'm the trigger for this (violence), then maybe one has to say 'maybe step aside...just stop the switch.
