Explained: Has Eric Tinkler given other PSL coaches tips on how to beat Kaizer Chiefs? - Former Orlando Pirates coach reveals how he outclassed Nasreddine Nabi after impressive Sekhukhune United win

Sekhukhune United head coach Eric Tinkler has revealed the tactics he used to beat Kaizer Chiefs in a Premier Soccer League top-of-the-table clash on Tuesday at the FNB Stadium. 

Babina Noko managed a 3-1 victory over the Glamour Boys, and now Tinkler, a former Orlando Pirates coach, has expounded on how his players were able to see off their rivals.   

"I think first and foremost the planning, you know, leading up to the game, analysing Chiefs, and we know that so far this season they've actually been a very, very good team, a difficult team to beat," Tinkler said in his post-match reaction.

"I think they are a rejuvenated team, and they are playing a lot better football than they did in previous seasons, so we knew this game was going to be extremely tough,” he added. 

“Everything we've done in training came out on the pitch today. Chiefs like to play this very, very high line, and because of that high line, they can be punished.”

This was a high-stakes game given that both Chiefs and Sekhukhune United were unbeaten before. In addition, both were looking for points that would have taken them back to the top of the table. 

In the end, it is Babina Noko who prevailed as Chiefs' unbeaten record ended and Sekhukhune's run was preserved.

After a close, tight run that involved Chiefs and Sekhukhune from when the season started, the gap was widened to six points between them. Tinkler's side reclaimed the top position with two more points than second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns.

While Sekhukhune will be looking to keep their unbeaten run going during their next game, Amakhosi will be fighting for recovery.  

Tinkler's side will be up against Golden Arrows on September 20, while Chiefs will face TS Galaxy on September 21.