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It's a disaster - Kaizer Chiefs' Ernst Middendorp describes missing out on MTN8 berth

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernest Middendorp has lamented his side’s disappointing end to the 2018/19 season.

For just the third time in the club’s history, Amakhosi failed to make the top eight which has left fans and Middendorp understandably frustrated.

The German-born tactician took over at Chiefs towards the end of 2018, coming in for coach Giovanni Solinas.

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However, he was unable to steer the ship on to greener pastures which culminated in a 1-0 defeat to Chippa United on Saturday, and also ensured the Eastern Cape-based outfit’s survival in the South African top flight.