Kaizer Chiefs FC are out for revenge when they face Golden Arrows in the Betway Premiership this Sunday. The match at Mbombela Stadium is a chance to settle the score after Arrows knocked Chiefs out of the MTN8 quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory last month.
That cup defeat remains a sore point for a Chiefs side that has otherwise been solid in the league. They are currently fourth in the Premier Soccer League with 12 points from six games, having not lost a single league match this season. Their recent form reads two wins and three draws from the last five outings, the latest a 1-1 draw away to Polokwane City where Lebohang Maboe scored. The team has shown attacking promise, scoring 12 goals so far, with Maboe their top scorer on two.
Building momentum
Sunday's fixture is one of the final Premiership matches before a break for AFCON qualifiers, making three points vital for momentum. Golden Arrows sit seventh, providing a direct opportunity for Chiefs to close the eight-point gap to leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. The team's next fixture after this is a trip to face Cape Town City on October 22. A look at the squad shows the depth available for this important run of games.
Kick-off at Mbombela Stadium is set for 15:00 on Sunday. It is part of a full weekend of Premiership action that also includes Orlando Pirates visiting Marumo Gallants and TS Galaxy hosting Chippa United later in the day. For Chiefs, the focus is solely on turning their cup disappointment into league success. The full schedule for the weeks ahead is on our fixtures list.
First reported at ewn.co.za
