Amakhosi were presented with an opportunity to collect maximum points against their visitors from Bloemfontein but threw away that chance. That saw the Soweto giants going three games without tasting victory, a situation which threatens to demoralise their players after starting the season on a promising note.
The former CR Belouizdad striker made an instant impact with a debut goal, but the Glamour Boys couldn’t hold onto their lead in midweek Premier Soccer League action at FNB Stadium.
The striker gave Amakhosi the early edge in their midweek Premier Soccer League showdown against Gallants, marking his debut with a well-taken goal. But the celebration was short-lived as Jaisen Clifford’s second-half rocket ensured the points were split.
After losing back-to-back matches, Amakhosi are under pressure and desperate for a victory. Some changes at the back are expected as Amakhosi hope to get a win in the midweek South African top-flight clash at the FNB Stadium.
Amakhosi controlled the tempo and dominated possession in Luanda but couldn’t convert their chances, falling 1-0 to a resilient ten-man Kabuscorp in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first leg. Chiefs now face a must-win return leg at FNB Stadium.
The Glamour Boys are in action in the CAF inter-club competition hoping to advance from the initial knockout rounds and dine with the big boys in the latter stages of the annual competition.
The Soweto giants are in Angola as they get the ball rolling in the continent's second-tier club competition at 11 November Stadium on Saturday. They arrived in Luanda on the backdrop of a chaotic week, which first saw them losing their first Premier Soccer League game of the season after falling to Sekhukhune United. That was followed by the Nasreddine Nabi drama, which has left them without a substantive head coach.
GOAL gives you the details to follow the high-flying Amakhosi's hosting of Babina Noko with toping the table at stake at FNB Stadium on Tuesday. Masandawana have assumed top spot and both the Soweto giants and the Limpopo-based outfit have a chance to take control of matters in the campaign.
The Soweto giants are doing well in the South African top-tier having played five games without a loss. Amakhosi hope to get another positive outcome when they play Babina Noko in the midweek outing.
After struggling for over an hour against Abafana Bes'thende, Amakhosi's new signing came on with the magic strike and scored his debut goal that handed the Glamour Boys a win.
Last season was a rollercoaster for Kaizer Chiefs, who managed to score just 25 goals while conceding 32 - a tally that strangely mirrored their total points collected over the campaign.
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