The move sparked debate among supporters and former players, with some questioning whether the duo had the experience required to guide the Soweto giants. However, Motaung Jr. insists the decision was the result of a detailed internal review and aligned with the club's long-term vision.

Speaking on MSW on 947, Motaung Jr. said the club had undertaken a rigorous evaluation before deciding on the way forward.

"We put the facts on the table and went through a very rigorous process," Motaung Jr. explained, as quoted by KickOff.
"We sat down with the technical staff and discussed the strategy of the club. It's important for people to know that decisions are collective and based on a clear vision."

According to Motaung Jr., the club has mapped out a long-term project aimed at restoring Chiefs to consistent success, with a clear roadmap leading up to 2030.

He revealed that part of that strategy includes targeting silverware in the current campaign, particularly the Nedbank Cup, which the club believes could help secure a return to continental football.

"In our document we outlined very specifically that this season we want to win the Nedbank Cup," he said. "It's something we believe can get us back onto the continent."

Motaung Jr. also stressed that maintaining continuity within the technical team played a major role in the decision to keep Ben Youssef and Kaze in charge.

He pointed out that the pair, along with the rest of the technical staff, were already deeply involved in building the current squad and understood the recruitment strategy implemented by the club.

"This is a team that was part and parcel with us in building the squad we have," he said.

"They understand the players we recruited and the direction we want to take."

He added that the club's evaluation of the coaching staff included performances in domestic competitions and their run in the CAF Confederation Cup, where he believes there were encouraging signs.

"For us it's about creating a stable environment where the coaches and players can give their best," Motaung Jr. said.

Kaizer Motaung Jr explains Kaizer Chiefs' 2030 vision