Kaizer Chiefs finished ninth in the Premier Soccer League this season, which means they will not even qualify for the MTN8.
The Amakhosi fans were upset by how far the club has dropped in recent times, coming nowhere near PSL title challengers Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates and Bidvest Wits this season.
The Brazilians eventually lifted the title and Chiefs ended up 20 points behind them, despite the fact that Sundowns also participated in the Caf Champions League all the way to the semi-finals. Sundowns played much more matches but still managed to win the league, while the other South African club that participated in the CAFCL group stages, Pirates narrowly finished second.