Kaizer Chiefs vs Royal AM

Two second-half goals saw Kaizer Chiefs secure their first-ever win over Royal AM in Sunday's Premiership clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

Captain Dolly saw his low shot from close range go straight to the opposition’s goalkeeper as Chiefs looked to please their vociferous supporters. Seemingly content to play on the transition, Royal AM looked threatening whenever they made a foray into the hosts’ territory, with Mfundo Thikazi particularly dangerous. But Chiefs continued to be dominant although there was a lot of ball turnover in the middle of the park with both team giving possession away cheaply.

Mxolisi Macuphu of Royal AM is challenged by Edmilson Dove of Kaizer Chiefs in the Dstv Premiership match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on January 29 ...

He had two good chances to score, sending the ball skywards over Brandon Peterson’s goal on 18 minutes and shooting against the side-netting two minutes later. Zwane then had to make an enforced change when Reeve Frosler had to leave the pitch on a stretcher. Dylan Solomons slotted in nicely as a replacement and Chiefs continued to dominate an AM content to soak up the pressure and attack on the counter.

Kaizer Chiefs ended a three-match losing streak in the South African Premiership by defeating Royal AM.

Durban outfit Royal exceeded expectations in their maiden campaign last season, coming third and qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup, the African equivalent of the Europa League. Winners of a record 54 domestic titles but without a trophy since 2015, Chiefs have also played home matches in the Indian Ocean port city of Durban. The match was the first of three which Chiefs, the most popular club in the country, have agreed to play in the northern city of Polokwane.

Kaizer Chiefs got the monkey off their shoulder when they beat Royal AM 2-0 in a DStv Premiership match at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.

He however with all his experience, could not make a good connection with the ball and played into Nyame’s hands. He then crossed the ball for Caleb Bimenyimana at the near post but his back heel attempt didn’t work, and Nyame collected easily. But he hurried his shot, taking it with the weaker left and Patrick Nyame made an easy collection. When the game resumed, Thikazi was unlucky to see his effort go wide after he was allowed a free header inside the Chiefs box from a cross on the left. Chiefs has a glorious opportunity to take the lead at the start of the second half when Keagan Dolly was set through on goal. The game had to be paused for 20 minutes in the 23rd minute with players sent back to their change rooms after a lights malfunction.

Kaizer Chiefs snapped their losing streak in the DStv Premiership with a 2-0 victory over Royal AM at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday evening.

Both teams then struggled to find their rhythm in the pouring rain, with the half closing at 0-0. The hosts’ momentum was broken by a problem with the floodlights which suspended play for 15 minutes. Chiefs suffered a further injury blow when Solomons appeared to dislocate his shoulder, but they put the game to bed on 85 minutes when debutant Christian Saile provided a fine assist from the right flank for Du Preez, who arrived late in the danger area to sweep home the cross from close range for 2-0.