Nedbank Cup or top 8? Kaizer Chiefs legend tells Amakhosi where their priority should be - 'What is important now is to be remembered as the group of players who ended the club's 10-year trophy drought'

Kaizer Chiefs legend Lifa Gqosha has told his former club to focus on the Nedbank Cup over a top-eight finish in the Premier Soccer League (PSL).

Amakhosi are struggling in the league and are now winless in five games, meaning they might finish out of the top eight bracket.

The goalless draw against Chippa United dealt Chiefs' top eight ambitions a setback, and they have now been urged to forget that and focus on beating Orlando Pirates to the Nedbank Cup.

"The boys really tried against Chippa United on Saturday. There were some good touches, and at least there was improvement," Gqosha said, as per KickOff. 

"At this stage, it doesn't matter where they finish on the league table, as long as they win the Nedbank Cup. That victory would alleviate the pressure of not having won a trophy in a long time.

"You can finish in the top eight, but that doesn't guarantee any silverware. What is important now is to be remembered as the group of players who ended the club's 10-year trophy drought.

"This season has been tough for Chiefs, but it's crucial not to dwell too much on that while still developing and rebuilding the team," he concluded

Chiefs might get a reprieve at the end of the season if they eventually lift the cup, thereby easing the pressure that has been building up.

However, it is not going to be a smooth sailing journey for them because they will face Orlando Pirates, who have been more impressive than them.

Bucs are the defending champions and are set to fight hard to ensure they do not lose the trophy to their Soweto archrivals.

But Amakhosi are set to draw motivation from their semi-final performance, where they saw off Mamelodi Sundowns, a club that is enjoying an impressive run in the league and the Caf Champions League thus far.

The Glamour Boys have a run of crucial games as the league hits the homestretch.

They are set to face the Sea Robbers for a league duel on May 3 before tackling their traditional rivals in the cup final a week later on May 10.

But before facing Pirates on both occasions, they will host Marumo Gallants on April 26, hoping to return to winning ways in the league.