Saturday will see the 177th meeting between Kaizer Chiefs and their Soweto neighbours Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium. Photo: Samuel Shivambu – BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs fans need to drastically adjust their expectations
Kaizer Chiefs fans won’t want to hear it, but they need to hear it. It’s time for Amakhosi faithful to adjust their expectations.
Saturday will see the 177th meeting between Kaizer Chiefs and their Soweto neighbours Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium. Photo: Samuel Shivambu – BackpagePix
It’s difficult being a Kaizer Chiefs fan at the moment because it’s difficult to see where exactly the club is headed.
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Chiefs fans must accept their new reality
Take a stroll around any part of South Africa and you’re likely to see black and gold jerseys in abundance. Kaizer Chiefs are huge. However, their on-pitch stature no longer matches their continent-wide popularity. They may be the most decorated team in South African football, but Chiefs haven’t won a major trophy in eight years. The 2015 DStv Premiership title feels like a long time ago, especially if you’re a follower of the Glamour Boys.
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Chiefs must take things one game at a time
Make peace with the fact that Kaizer Chiefs won’t be contending the DStv Premiership title this season or even in the next two. A top two place is remotely achievable, but even that is a stretch by the looks of it. If they finish in the top two, it should be treated as a pleasant surprise.
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Perhaps we can revisit this chat around 2024-25, provided that the core of Amakhosi’s talented youngsters have stayed together.
With both sides struggling for consistency in 2022-23, tonight’s battle between AmaZulu and Chiefs could be a massive turning point, should either side claim all three points. If the recent trend of draws is upheld, neither side will be particularly happy with a solitary point.
AmaZulu vs Chiefs kicks off tonight at 19:30.
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