Kaizer Chiefs returned to winning ways against Moroka Swallows and there is now growing confidence that the club could build from the result under the guidance of interim boss Cavin Johnson. Here's a look at KickOff readers had to say!
What's the story?
Amakhosi claimed a 1-0 winner over the Dube Birds on Sunday at Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto. It was only the club's sixth win in 13 matches this season and the result now sees them occupy sixth position on the table, eight points behind log-leaders Cape Town City. It was also Chiefs' first win away from home since their game against Stellenbosch FC in August.
Although Johnson was pleased with the result but urged his side to control the game a lot better after having 53% ball possession and taking more shots at goal (14).
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Reacting to the article Johnson urges Chiefs to take control of games, KO readers on Facebook shared their thoughts on the coach's comments.
"There's something to watch now, you are a good coach I can tell. I doubted you. There's direction," says Ke Ketso.
Phanuel Mhayise says: "To the current Kaizer Chiefs players: 'When you feel like giving up, remember why you started.' You chose to play for one of the most iconic and storied clubs in South Africa. The pressure is high, but that's because the fans and management care so deeply about the club's success. This is an opportunity to show your mental strength, resilience, and determination. If you can overcome this difficult time, you'll be stronger and more successful in the future. So don't give up, rise to the challenge, and fight for glory. The Kaizer Chiefs spirit is within you."
"Final third players are selfish. We could have scored 4-5 goals. Frosler needs to improve crossing," Shakes Arms Mametsa.
"Can Ditlhokwe miss next match again I still wanna see something," says Sthulile Mntukabani Msuthu.
"The coach gives Mashiane chance and he is promising," says Prince Siwadawada.
"I agree with the coach, and the only way to do that is to keep the possession by rotating the ball," says Molefi Mofokeng.
"He must also learn them how to score as his team misses lot of clear chances," says Tebele Letseka
"Let us not get too excited Makhosi, Swallows was dead honestly more especial in the 1st half," says Dumisani Mngxongo Molo.
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Meanwhile, continental football returned to the spotlight this past weekend, as three South Africa teams were competing in CAF competitions. Mamelodi Sundowns, who are the only PSL team competing in the CAF Champions League were the only local team to win this weekend, as CAf Confederations Cup participants SuperSport United and Sekhukhune United suffered defeats in their opening group games.
The inaugural African Football League winners grabbed a 3-0 win over Mauritania side FC Nouadhibou on Sunday thanks to goals by Lucas Ribeiro, Peter Shalulile, and Gaston Sirino. Egyptian team Modern Future beat Matsatsantsa 1-0 in Cairo and Babina Noko lost 2-0 to RS Berkane of Morocco.
Reacting to the results, readers had this to say!
"Convincing win for the AFL champions," says Brown Alicia.
"We haven't seen the best of this guy... this is just the beginning," says Ayanda Pinqo Mhlope.
"We are cruising nicely," says Mpho Mukwevho LevG.
"Was a marvelous match to watch," says Sùrpríse Prizo.
"Disappointing loss for Sekhukhune" says Brown Alicia.
"Kunzima [it's difficult]," says Mpumalanga Done.
"They [Sekhukhune] need Sundowns' operation dudula anaconda... that's how you beat these African teams,"says Zanethemba Ka-Seti.
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