A toothless display from Kaizer Chiefs has given their supporters a stark reminder that there’s still a lot of work to do.
Chiefs stumble against SuperSport
Kaizer Chiefs took a surprising 1-0 defeat at SuperSport on the weekend which gives them some uncomfortable thinking to do. Matsatsanta were bang out of form and smarting from a recent 4-0 defeat to Amakhosi in the Carling Knockout Round of 16 but Hunt’s men found a way to win courtesy of Tashreeq Matthews/ strike. Chiefs dominated the possession, enjoying 65% of the play and mustering 14 shots, but they couldn’t make it pay against a resolute SuperSport side. The league table doesn’t mean an awful lot right now but this result is a shot in the arm for the winners who climb above Chiefs, although they’ve played two more games.
Final four
Kaizer Chiefs’ reward for thumping SuperSport 4-0 in the Carling Knockout is a quarter-final clash with the mighty Mamelodi Sundowns. This showdown takes place at FNB Stadium on Saturday 02 November at 18:00. Don’t miss it! Meanwhile, Richards Bay met Cape Town City earlier that day at the King Zwelithini. On Sunday 03 November, TS Galaxy hosts Orlando Pirates’ conquerers Magesi at Mbombela. Marumo Gallants meet holders Stellenbosch in the late game.
Players are returning
In early October, Chiefs issued a statement that winger Tebogo Potsane and midfielder George Matlou would return to action in November. They’re on schedule according to an updated statement:
“Another player progressing well is George Matlou. He has started running and doing some ball work and we are looking at a November return for him.
“Tebogo Potsane went for a scan which showed some ligament damage [in his ankle], so we expect him to be out for around three weeks.”
Chiefs targeting Pirates outcast Lepasa?
According to KickOff, Chiefs have been linked with a sensational swoop for Orlando Pirates striker Zakhele Lepasa. The 27-year-old has seven caps for Bafana Bafana but has fallen well out of favour for the national team after losing his place in matchday squads for Pirates. He’s yet to make an appearance in any competition this season after returning from a loan spell with SuperSport last term.
What do you think of the new Chiefs under Nabi? Work to be done?
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