Caleb Bimenyimana might be heading out of Naturena soon. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs fans will be embarrassed by this 2022 statistic
This Kaizer Chiefs goal-scoring stat doesn’t make for very good reading if you’re an Amakhosi fan.
Caleb Bimenyimana might be heading out of Naturena soon. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs fans will be keen to see their side in DStv Premiership action again this coming weekend. 2022 wasn’t the most productive year in front of goals for the Glamour Boys though, and they’ll be keen to address that.
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In terms of the “Big 3” Mamelodi Sundowns are streets ahead of Chiefs and Pirates with their goal-scoring tally in 2022. This number must be updated for the Brazilians after their 2-0 win against Pirates, making it 97 goals in 41 matches in 2022 at an average of 2.37 goals per game. Pirates scored just 47 times in 42 matches (updated after their 2-0 defeat to Downs) at an average of 1.12 goals per game.
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Chiefs operated at just over a goal per game in 2022 (all competitions), with 33 goals from 32 matches (updated after the Arrows result). It’s undoubtedly a clear area for improvement.
Coach Arthur Zwane will remind his players they can make more strides with a win over Sekhukhune this Saturday. A fruitful start to 2023 in terms of their goal-scoring exploits is on the cards.
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