Kaizer Chiefs

Ashley du Preez scored the winning goal as Kaizer Chiefs beat Casric Stars at FNB Stadium to advance to the quarter-finals of the Nedbank Cup.

The introduction of Dillan Solomons and Ashley du Preez by Chiefs in the second half gave them fresh legs up front but their porous defence allowed Casric to draw level. Sure, the match was a yawn in the first half but there was a crucial moment in the first 10 minutes when Chiefs were awarded a penalty after the ball came off the arm of Mumuni Abubakar. The progression of arch-rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates to the last eight meant that Chiefs were the only team from the big three yet to book their spot but that wasn’t guaranteed as Chiefs are infamously known for slipping up against minnows in the past.

Kamohelo Mahlatsi of Kaizer Chiefs beats Zebulon Mtshweni of Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup last 16 match at FNB Stadium on March 12 2023. Image: Gallo Images.

The goal spurred Chiefs back into intensity and, to their credit, they regained the lead quickly. They paid for the approach letting Casric back in with a soft goal. Bimenyimana struck low to the right of goalkeeper Ludwe Mpakumpaku. Stars’ prolific scorer buried the volley on the rebound. With this competition presenting Amakhosi their last chance at preventing going to eight seasons without silverware, Zwane did not risk much though, even against the lower-league campaigners. Four draws sandwiching a win have seen them drop to third place.

Take a look at the latest injury and team news from the Kaizer Chiefs camp ahead of today's crucial match against Casric Stars.

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Ashley Du Preez came off the bench to help Kaizer Chiefs reach the last eight of the Nedbank Cup on Sunday evening, as the Soweto Giants claimed a 2-1 win.

Casric Stars levelled matters at the hour mark in what was a goal completely against the run of play. With little threats coming their way, Amakhosi did well to ward off the sporadic Casric counter-attacking moves. While Amakhosi enjoyed most of the ball during the feeling-out process, the game got off to a slow start at the FNB Stadium.

Mumuni Abubakar, the captain of Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars, has made one promise to Kaizer Chiefs ahead of their Nedbank Cup match on ...

They bought the status of Free State Stars. They beat SuperSport United in the first round. “We have just one ambition… “So far we have only had the opportunity to play one live game. We are very motivated,” added Abubakar. Casric have done well in their first season in the first division.

Former Baroka FC coach Wedson Nyirenda has advised Kaizer Chiefs players on how to survive the onslaught of boo boys in the stands.

[Bimenyimana and Du Preez responded to criticism](https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/kaizer-chiefs-player-ratings-bimenyimana-du-preez-end-goal-drought-as-amakhosi-avoid-upset/blt0b6278d8f82af381) from fans by sending Chiefs into the Nedbank Cup quarter-finals. When Chiefs start collecting some silverware, it shall be a relief to all players and coaches because the supporters will have something to boast about.” “Players vying to play for Chiefs must wear steel skin. “It’s fine, they are free to criticise as that would give some check on the team. There are some mentally weak players who cannot take it, instead they break. But you know, supporters are more emotional than any other stakeholder of this game,” Nyirenda told

Ashley Du Preez hammered home Kaizer Chiefs' winner they beat Casric Stars but was it better than Percy Tau's strike against Mamelodi Sundowns?

[loss ](https://www.goal.com/en-za/news/mamelodi-sundowns-beat-al-ahly-to-secure-caf-champions-league-quarter-final-spot-as-tau-ends-goal-drought/blt3ade97efbc9c6992)to Sundowns in the Champions League on Saturday. The forward spotted Dolly on the ball and made a run into the box, getting in between the two centre-backs, before slotting home to give Chiefs the lead in the 63rd minute, just one minute after Kgomotso Mosadi had scored the equaliser for the lower-league side. WHAT HAPPENED?