10-man Kaizer Chiefs beat Richards Bay FC with a 2-1 scoreline in their Betway Premiership clash at the New Peter Mokaba on Wednesday night.
Wandile Duba and Ashley Du Preez were on target for Chiefs, while Yanela Mbuthuma scored the consolation goal for Richards Bay.
Below are some of the talking points from this showpiece.
NASREDDINE NABI RETURNS AFTER RECOVERING FROM INJURY
Coach Nasreddine Nabi returned to the Amakhosi camp after being absent from last weekend’s Home of Legends Cup because of an injury.
Nabi recently had an orthopaedic surgery and was unable to make the trip to Gqeberha for the friendly tournament.
SIX CHANGES IN KAIZER CHIEFS’ STARTING LINE-UP
Nabi made six changes to the Glamour Boys’ starting line-up from the previous squad that faced Mamelodi Sundowns. in the Carling Knockout Cup.
Given Msimango replaced Inacio Miguel, who was serving a two-match suspension for a red card received in the previous match against Sundowns.
A change in the goalkeeping department saw Brandon Petersen replace Fiacre Ntwari in goal, while Sibongiseni Mthethwa came in for Njabulo Blom in midfield. Yusuf Maart took Samkelo Zwane’s place, and Pule Mmodi replaced Gaston Sirino in the attacking line-up. Ashley Du Preez started ahead of Ranga Chivaviro.
WANDILE DUBA AND ASHLEY DU PREEZ SCORE FOR KAIZER CHIEFS
Amakhosi young talent Wandile Duba was on the scoresheet as he broke the deadlock in the 21st minute of the encounter to put Chiefs in front. This was Duba’s second league goal in six appearances for his side in the Betway Premiership.
Overall, the 20-year-old has featured in eight games across all competitions for Chiefs and contributed three goals and two assists.
Ashley Du Preez added to the scoreline in the 68th minute of the match to make sure Amakhosi secure maximum points in the city of Polokwane.
Yanela Mbuthums scored the only goal for the visitors in the stoppage time.
RICHARDS BAY HARDLY THREATENED KAIZER CHIEFS
Richards Bay hardly threatened Chiefs’ goals, and when they had a chance to, the KZN side were not clinical in front of the goal.
Chiefs looked to be the brighter team on the night, as they mostly took command of the showdown.
REEVE FROSLER SENT OFF
Chiefs right-back Reeve Frosler was sent off to take an early shower in the 48th minute of the game after receiving his second yellow cards of the tie.
OTHER BETWAY PREMIERSHIP RESULT
In another league fixture on Wednesday, Cape Town City FC registered a win against Polokwane City FC at Athlone Stadium. The Citizens walked away victorious with a 1-0 victory over Rise and Shine, thanks to Thamsanqa Mkhize’s goal.
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