Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at an ironic twist that could see the club’s target spoil a big Orlando Pirates party.
Mayele out to dash Orlando Pirates’ dreams
Just two matches stand in the way of Orlando Pirates and the Champions League final. Pyramids FC are their opponents in a two-legged semi-final clash, a team boasting the goal-scoring talents of Congolese marksman Fiston Mayele. The 30-year-old is a known target for Kaizer Chiefs, and he’ll be desperate to shine against their archrivals Pirates. He has 19 caps for Congo and a remarkable six goals from nine Champions League outings this term. Overall, he’s scored 19 times in 33 appearances in Africa’s premier club competition.
Chippa clash could be pivotal in the race for an MTN8 place
With the news of Royal AM’s expulsion from the PSL, all points collected against them have become null and void. As a result, the revised table sees Chiefs sit on 29 points after 23 games. Previously, they were on 30 points after 24 outings. Points mean more than games in hand at this stage of a campaign. Chippa and Golden Arrows both pose a serious threat to their ambitions of a top-eight finish; the Chilli Boys are now level on points with the Glamour Boys and have a game in hand on Nabi’s men. An imminent trip to Chippa on Saturday 19 April at 17:30 could be make or break. Defeat in this clash is unthinkable for Amakhosi fans.
Kaizer Chiefs fans, will the club end this season with silverware?
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