Du Preez Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs striker Ashley Du Preez wasteful against Royal AM. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

VIDEO: Kaizer Chiefs star Du Preez misses sitter!

Eish, Ashley Du Preez had a moment to forget for Kaizer Chiefs in their Nedbank Cup Round of 32 encounter against Milford!

Du Preez Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs striker Ashley Du Preez wasteful against Royal AM. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs got their 2024 Nedbank Cup journey underway on Sunday afternoon when they hosted Milford in the Round of 32.

Ashley Du Preez came closest to breaking the deadlock in the opening 30 minutes after meeting a brilliant Christian Saile cross.

Unfortunately for the Amakhosi speedster, his effort from point blank range struck the crossbar. Take a look at his miss below.

Follow the rest of the live action from tonight’s Nedbank Cup clash below.

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Milford: Live updates

Kaizer Chiefs XI: Bvuma, Mashiane, Dove, Msimango, Kwinika, Mthethwa, Castillo, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Shabalala, Du Preez, Saile.

Subs: Petersen, Njabulo Ngcobo, Dolly, Maart, Mmodi, Chivaviro, Solomons, Duba, Vilakazi.

Milford XI: Hleza, Mthabela, Mbhele, Ngxongo, Somabhele, Mthiyane, Ndlabi, Nzama, Zikakayo, Gxakoshe, Chili.

Subs: Madondo, Cele, Vilakazi, Mbambo, Mthethwa, Mkhize, Siyaya, Sigomoshe, Magubane.

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Action at the FNB Stadium in tonight’s Nedbank Cup clash gets underway at 18:00. The match will be televised live on SuperSport PSL.

Unfortunately for most fans, tonight’s match won’t be televised by the public broadcaster, SABC.

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Kaizer Chiefs star Given Msimango has urged the club’s fans to remain patient amidst a nine year trophy drought.

The Glamour Boys have one last chance to win a trophy this season in the form of the Nedbank Cup after falling out of the league title race.

Take a look at what newly signed defender Given Msimango had to say about the player’s desire to end the lengthy trophy drought at Naturena below.

Our supporters know all too well – Msimango

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“Our supporters know all too well that it has been a long time since the Club has won silverware.” Given Msimango said as quoted by SoccerLaduma.

“I don’t want to sound like a broken record telling them it is a process, and they must be patient. Which in all honesty is true, but as players we try to focus on the controllable.

“That is to focus on your game and giving the best performance possible to entertain the fans, because that is what they expect from Kaizer Chiefs. We want to win every match we play and thereby get the rewards our supporters deserve.”

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