Kaizer Chiefs' quest to ease their rough ride will come under heavy challenge when they host bogey opponents Royal AM in a Premier Soccer League match at ...
Kaizer Chiefs vs Royal AM: Amakhosi take on their bogey team Royal AM in a Sunday night clash in Polokwane, Limpopo.
The club’s badge is beautiful, wearing the golden shirt is beautiful, and when you support the club at the stadium you just feel like you are in a special environment ,” said Chairperson of the Kaizer Chiefs Polokwane and Seshego Region’s Supporters Club Nathi Modiba. Even as supporters we celebrate each other at the stadium and feel the love of being part of the Amakhosi family. “You can wake me up in the middle of the night to talk about Kaizer Chiefs, and I will be more than happy to do so. “My heart is Gold and Black. That makes life difficult here and there for the club to get the players. “There will always be challenges and changes because times are not the same.
The Amakhosi will get another opportunity to turn their bad run of games around when they host Royal AM at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.
In the last twenty meetings, Royal AM have won seven while Kaizer Chiefs have recorded four wins and nine games ending in a share of the spoils. On the other side, the visitors have picked up five points in the last five matches. They have managed one win in the last six games, conceding nine while scoring five times.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane is wary of taking Royal AM lightly as the two sides set to lock horns in what is a must-win game.
"We will try and stop that and break the chain because, you must have seen, it kills our morale at some point. "As much as we are all desperate for points, they've also been in a phase where they've been grinding results, so it's all up to us. "We don't want to lose games at all, let alone that we're going on the fourth game not winning.
Kgaogelo Sekgota would love to be on the scoresheet more constantly for Kaizer Chiefs but he takes comfort in knowing that he gives his best.
You happen to be in a situation and you have to do whatever it takes to maybe buy (the referee’s eyes)… “Obviously as a player you always work hard to get to play. I don’t know what to say, it happens in a game. And when you get the chance to play it is something you should be grateful for and work hard to get the team positive results. Our technical team has been working hard and we are highly motivated. We are looking forward to the game.
Kaizer Chiefs have been diligently planning to eventually defeat their nemesis squad, Royal AM. As part of their contract with the Limpopo municipality,
The coach told me I performed well, which gave me the confidence to perform even better in the next game. The coach offered me the opportunity, and I was thrilled to play again, adding, “I was pleased with my performance leading up to a crucial game. We are familiar with them and how they play, so we must exploit their flaws.”
Arthur Zwane, the head coach of the Kaizer Chiefs, believes his squad is in excellent condition prior to their match against Royal AM. Chiefs will host.
It is only a matter of time before we capitalize on our opportunities and score goals without conceding.” Royal AM is a challenging opponent. I only hope that we can implement this in the game.”
Kaizer Chiefs will be out to ease their difficult Premier Soccer League run when they host bogey side Royal AM at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.
Chiefs have not scored a goal in 2023 while Royal AM have won just once in their last five games while losing two and drawing as many. Royal AM will be without defender Tshepo Rikhotso who is suspended for Sunday’s match. While the KwaZulu-Natal side has been a tough opponent for the Soweto giants before, Chiefs could be comforting themselves since Royal AM have been struggling of late.
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Itumeleng Khune has proved this season that he's a great survivor, but being axed—again—for Kaizer Chiefs' PSL bout against Royal AM may be the last straw.
It’s a sorry state of affairs, and while Khune deserves a better end to his Glamour Boys career, Zwane may have taken the decision for him. He endured a disastrous outing in the mauling by AmaZulu, and took his tally of goals conceded to six in his last three matches when Chiefs were defeated 1-0 by Mamelodi Sundowns last weekend. He has demonstrated immense character to force his way back into contention, and at 35—not that old for a goalkeeper—there were hopes that he may enjoy an Indian summer to his career.