Kaizer Chiefs’ first starting line-up for the 2022/23 season against Royal AM. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter
Kaizer Chiefs finally started the new dawn. Unfortunately, the first game was a defeat to Royal AM. Here are five things we picked up.
Kaizer Chiefs’ first starting line-up for the 2022/23 season against Royal AM. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter
What a throbbing night. Kaizer Chiefs fans finally set eyes on the new Amakhosi team in Durban last weekend. While the first test was a 1-0 loss to Royal AM, we observed a few factors.
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As The South African website reported on Saturday evening, an early Nascimento tame shot, from a rebound, was enough to hand the home side all three points.
Coach Arthur Zwane’s side nevertheless went on to dominate much of the 90 minutes. However, Royal’s 36-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper – Hugo Nyame – had the Man of the Match gong to take home.
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Meanwhile, the 12-time league champions are preparing for midweek action. Amakhosi will be hosting Maritzburg United at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday from 19:30.
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