How Kaizer Chiefs Kept Nedbank Cup Hopes Alive In Three Steps
Kaizer Chiefs decade-long trophy drought could finally come to an end this season, if they go all the way in the countrys premier football competition, the Nedbank Cup.
Their 3-1 Nedbank Cup quarter-final win over Stellenbosch was certainly controversial, as many feel the second goal shouldnt have stood, but such is the nature of cup competitions teams create their own luck. Thats why Mihlali Baleka looks at three key factors that helped Chiefs defeat Stellies.
Chiefs were clinicalIt takes goals to win cup competitions, and luckily for Chiefs, they brought their scoring boots against Stellies in Gqeberha.
Chiefs opened the scoring in the first half through Inacio Miguel before Pule Mmodi and Mfundo Vilakazi sealed the victory in stoppage time of the second half. They have been in prolific form in the Ke Yona Cup, scoring 10 goals across three games, including four against Free Agents and three against Chippa United at home.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi is not getting carried away by their smooth ride in the competition, as he believes the semi-final will present another tough battle. However, the Tunisia-born coach will no doubt bank on his troops to carry their momentum into the league, where they desperately need points to finish in the top three.