Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs website

Kaizer Chiefs coach warns players ahead of Orlando Pirates clash

Arthur Zwane has warned his Kaizer Chiefs players against falling into the derby trap of forgetting what’s important on Monday

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs website

Kaizer Chiefs return to DStv Premiership action on Monday afternoon when they host Swallows at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The Glamour Boys are fighting for a place in Africa but will know very well that a victory is a must against the Dube birds.

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Despite a crucial league match ahead, naturally, the Glamour Boys will already have one eye on next weekend’s blockbuster Nedbank Cup semi-final clash against Orlando Pirates.

Arthur Zwane has opened up on the challenge of keeping his player’s focused on Swallows

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Focus on Swallows demands Kaizer Chiefs coach

“People are already thinking Pirates, and not Swallows. It gets to our players’ ears, and they start thinking about the derby.” the Kaizer Chiefs coach told SowetanLive.

“We must manage it and we have been in that situation while we were still players. I think we have the advantage of helping these players on how to manage themselves and the entire squad.

“Sometimes the derby can make you forget about what is important. What is key for us is to take one game at a time.

“As soon as we are done playing the game on Monday, we will focus on the Pirates game though it’s a bit difficult because people are talking about the derby, more especially after a great performance like this (against Chippa United).”

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Kick-off time and TV info

Monday’s clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Swallows FC gets underway at 15:00. The match will be televised live on SuperSport PSL.

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