Having secured their biggest win of the season against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup semi-final, Kaizer Chiefs will now switch focus to the Betway Premiership.
Amakhosi travel to Gqeberha to play Chippa United at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. The match will kick off at 17:30, with Amakhosi looking to build on the momentum gained from their semi-final Nedbank Cup win against Mamelodi Sundowns.
The two teams have a history of intense matches with Chiefs looking to pick up crucial points to move up the log – cognisant that the Chilli Boys are sitting just behind them in the standings.
Kaizer Chiefs defeated Chippa in the Nedbank Cup
The two teams have already met twice this season, with Chiefs emerging victorious in the first round of the league campaign and in the Nedbank Cup round of 16.
This match is part of a crucial run-in for Kaizer Chiefs, with the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates looming on May 3. The team’s performances in the upcoming matches against Chippa United and Marumo Gallants respectively, will be vital in setting the tone for the derby.
Amakhosi will play rivals Pirates in the league and a week after, they face the same them again in the Nedbank Cup. Having finally beaten Mamelodi Sundowns after 14 attempts, Kaizer Chiefs season has changed with players looking to end the season on a high.
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