WATCH | Kaizer Chiefs coach Zwane struck by bottle, suffers facial cut after SuperSport loss

Embattled Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane was hit by a bottle and suffered a facial cut after a 1-0 South African Premiership loss to SuperSport United on Saturday.

The penultimate-round defeat meant Chiefs cannot qualify for either of the two CAF competitions next season, and condemned them to finishing not higher than fourth in the league.

When various objects were hurled at Zwane and his players in the northwest mining town of Rustenburg, the coach was struck underneath the eye and needed treatment.

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Police escorted the players to safety as a disastrous season for the famed Johannesburg club continued.

Before being hit, Zwane criticised his players, accusing them of "going through the motions" in a match they had to win to have a chance of CAF qualification.

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"We made SuperSport look good. We gave away three points. Our dreams of finishing the season on a high have been shattered," said the former Chiefs winger.

Chiefs supporters who took to social media were divided about the coach. Some wanted him fired while others believe he deserves a second season in charge.

Winners of a record 54 domestic trophies since being formed in 1970, Chiefs have now gone eight seasons without adding silverware.

Apart from the Premiership, Chiefs had two opportunities to win a competition, but lost in the semi-finals of both a knockout competition and the South African FA Cup.

The lone goal in Rustenburg came five minutes before half-time when Zambian Gamphani Lungu scored after a mistake by Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.

Success for SuperSport, a team lacking the big-money