Kaizer Chiefs head coach Nasreddine Nabi reacts during the Betway Premiership against Mamelodi Sundowns at the FNB stadium Kaizer Chiefs could make life difficult for SuperSport United in their Betway Premiership clash on Friday. Seen here: Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi looks on during a match here.
Image: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspapers
Kaizer Chiefs will be hoping it will be a case of deja vu when they take on SuperSport United in their Betway Premiership match at Peter Mokaba Stadium, in Polokwane on Saturday.
Kick-off is at 5.30pm.
Chiefs romped to a 4-0 win over their Tshwane opponents last weekend in the Carling Knockout Cup.
AmaKhosi were at their attacking best with Gaston Sirino scoring in the first period before second half strikes from Yusuf Maart, Ranga Chivaviro and Ashleigh du Preez completed the resounding scoreline.
We continue to celebrate and honour an ICON this very special month of October.
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) October 19, 2024
Mr. Chairman we dedicate today and everyday to you. #Kaizer80 pic.twitter.com/WJQ80dRH8t
In fact, it was Chiefs’ biggest-ever win over SuperSport and meant the Soweto Giants had won all three of their away games over all competitions this season.
For SuperSport, meanwhile, they will be hoping to stop the rot that has seen them lose their last three games in a row, including the cup defeat. SuperSport also lost to Orlando Pirates 2-0 in their league encounter on Tuesday.
Having already played five games in the league, SuperSport have one just one and drawn one to find themselves way down in 13th place.
Chiefs, in contrast, have won two from three — their only defeat being to champions Mamelodi Sundowns.
SuperSport coach Gavin Hunt, in typical fashion, has lamented the lack of funds available to him to keep a consistent squad.
“Last season, we finished seventh by one point from fourth to go back in Africa (CAF inter-club competitions) after having to travel like we did, playing all the kids from DStv Diski Challenge (DDC),” said Hunt.
“So, we suffered. But hey, give me the chequebook, and I’ll show you how to win the league.”
Friday
Orlando Pirates v AmaZulu FF, Orlando Stadium, 7.30pm
Saturday
Richards Bay v Stellenbosch FC, King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium, 3.30pm
Marumo Gallants FC v TS Galazy, Dr Molemela Stadium, 3.30pm
Royal AM v Sekhukhune United, Harry Gwala Stadium, 3.30pm
SuperSport United v Kaizer Chiefs, Peter Mokaba Stadium, 5.30pm
Chippa United v Golden Arrows, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, 8pm
Sunday
Cape Town City FC v Magesi FC, Athlone Stadium, 3.30pm
Polokwane City v Mamelodi Sundowns, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, 3.30pm