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Happy Jele tired of seeing 'Kaizer Chiefs people always grumpy and angry at Orlando Pirates like we are the problem'

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  • Pirates & Sundowns have been doing well
  • Chiefs are struggling to end trophy-drought
  • Jele wants to see Amakhosi in the mix
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    In the last two seasons, Mamelodi Sundowns have won two Premier Soccer League titles and the inaugural African Football League.

    In the same period, Orlando Pirates have won two MTN8 crowns and as many Nedbank Cups.

    Two months ago, the Buccaneers successfully defended their MTN8 title after beating Stellenbosch in the final.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    While Masandawana and Bucs are dominating local football, things have been tough for Kaizer Chiefs.

    They have gone nine seasons without tasting silverware. In the ongoing campaign, they fell in the Carling Knockout quarter-final stage.

    The only realistic chance for them to win a trophy is in the Nedbank Cup and maybe the Premier Soccer League.

    Pirates legend Happy Jele hopes the Glamour Boys can get back to their best and cool the nerves of their frustrated supporters.

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    WHAT JELE SAID

    “It’s a good thing [to see Chiefs back], for me, I want all the big teams to perform," the former defender told the media.

    "I wish they can perform well so that there will be more competition and it’s no longer two teams that compete.

    "But because football evolves there are a lot of teams even if you look at [Stellenbosch], SuperSport [United], Sekhukhune [United], and Magesi now they make the game so interesting," the 37-year-old continued.

    “So, I wish Kaizer Chiefs can come back and do well because it hasn’t been nice with Chiefs people. They always grumpy and angry at us like we are the problem, when we have our own problems at Pirates," Jele concluded.

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    WHAT NEXT?

    In the ongoing campaign, Masandawana and Buccaneers are already battling for the PSL.

    Amakhosi are expected to add a few quality faces in January to help them at least have a say in the Nedbank Cup.

    It will be interesting to see what coach Nasreddine Nabi can deliver at the end of the season.

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