A second-half brace from Dumisani Zuma fired Kaizer Chiefs to a 2-0 win over Chippa United as Amakhosi moved seven points clear of closest rivals Mamelodi Sundowns on Wednesday evening in the Absa Premiership.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp is hopeful that Reeve Frosler and Kearyn Baccus will return from injury to give his side another dimension against old foes Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
After a strong start to the season Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp believes his side is heading in the right direction, but won’t start dreaming of silverware just yet.
Kaizer Chiefs have not won a trophy in four years, while it’s been five for their arch-rivals Orlando Pirates. On Saturday afternoon, though, both teams will have the chance to come closer to ending that drought when they face off in Telkom Knockout quarter-finals. SoccerClub writer DEAN WORKMAN highlights five talking points ahead of the clash.
Watch as Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp talks to the media in the Soweto derby buildup for the Telkom Knockout quarter-final against Orlando Pirates, while also reacting to the win over Mamelodi Sundowns.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has revealed that veteran striker Bernard Parker could return to the squad for their Soweto derby clash with Orlando Pirates. (more…)
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp backs Chippa United to beat Mamelodi Sundowns in the Telkom Knockout Cup quarter-finals clash at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Sunday. (more…)
The South African Football Association has officially stated that Samir Nurkovic’s opener for Kaizer Chiefs against Mamelodi Sundowns was not offside.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane has admitted that although he thinks Kaizer Chiefs have been benefiting from refereeing mistakes, the Glamour Boys still deserve credit for their fine form.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp believes his side is reaping the benefits of hard work both on and off the pitch, after many laughed off their title ambitions at the start of the season.