But as good as they have been in recent weeks, coach Muhsin Ertugral knows they need to keep winning if they are to close the seven-point gap between themselves and League leaders SuperSport United.
This match against Moroka Swallows at Olympia Park on Saturday is Chiefs’ game in hand and with an injection of new blood into the squad, Ertugral has every reason to believe his side should have the beating of Swallows.
Part of the reason is that Swallows have been so inconsistent this season, following up impressive victories with frustrating defeats or draws.
They have been inactive for the past two weeks, but will draw confidence from their 1-0 win over Ajax, as well as their 2-0 defeat of Chiefs in the reverse fixture earlier in the season.
National Under-20 star Phumelele Bhengu was the star on that day, scoring a brace, and he returns from a series of impressive showings at the African Youth Championships is Rwanda.
Kick off is at 20h15.
WHAT THEY SAY …
Muhsin Ertugral, Kaizer Chiefs coach “It will be a major milestone for us if we can beat Swallows as regards challenging for the championship.
“I was delighted to have signed Dladla along with Ntuka and Nale. All three will make the world of difference and help us push for the championship.
“But I have not decided yet on Dladla, whether he will start or not but, having said that, he will give us an extra option." Courtesy of Sapa
Zeca Marques, Moroka Swallows assistant coach “We know what to expect and what we are in for. This is a massive game for us. There is everything to play for as the league is wide open and there is nothing in the league race this season.
“We have 26 points and Chiefs 30, but we have a match in hand. A win takes us closer to the leaders and keep us where we want to be at this stage of the season.” Courtesy of Dispatch
INJURIES Chiefs: Itumeleng Khune, Zito Ogbonna, Jose Torrealba, Dominic Isaacs Swallows: Alton Meiring, Brent Geyer
SUSPENSIONS Chiefs: None Swallows: None
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swallows 1 own gaol Nehayo
Love and Peace!
Khosi 4 Life! - Business as usual!
But always, Khosi 4 life!!!
Baron RB Ntuka LB basera CB Quetey CB Rooi Cmd Nengomashe RW josta LW tshabalala Cf Motaung Cf Bulu suported by Nale
Siphiwe "Nthotseemonate" Tshabalala - Left
Abia "Pilisi" Nale - Puff n Pass
Josta "Skuta" Dladla - Right
Reneilwe "Yeye" Letsholenyane or David "DVD" Mathebula
TInash "The General" Nengomash
Waiting on the wing:
Matla “Thokosa Sangoma” Masago
Arthur “Bitsa Mapodisa” Zwane
George Lebese
Thabo "Tsiki Tsiki" Mooki
***Sibeko*** - must leave the team for good.
***Nkambule*** - he need a loan.
Khosi 4 Life!
Well done you know your team: Hector...maybe you can teach them how to comment too...you know they are a disgrace in this facility....number one from the bottom....
Amakhosi have without a doubt made great signings in Scorpion Nale,Ntuka and JD DLADLA, now finally JD IS WERE HE BELONGS!
I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SEE mUHSIN PLAYING nKAMBULE I DONT KNOW Y THE BOY IS BEING SIDELINED LIKE THIS...HE DESERVES A CHANCE AND THE WAY THINGS ARE AT THE MOMENT, IT DOESNT LOOK LIKE MUHSIN WILL GIVE HIM A CHANCE PITY COZ HES SUCH A CLASSY PLAYER WHO WIT PROPER GUIDANCE CAN DO WONDERS FOR THE TEAM!
ANYWAY GOOD LUCK AMAKHOSI..I PREDICT A HARD FOUGHT 3-1 VICTORY WITH KAIZER JNR AND TSHABALALA ON THE SCORE SHEET AND BHENGU REPLYING FOR THE BIRDS
Should have said a gap not a seven gap...Moron -
Mr Editor: as if Supersports will not be playing....please hire someone to read your comments before you post them,,,you are beginning to irritate with your stupid ways,,,,
I would like to thank Swallows coach Prof Leal and his assistants for promoting four youngsters from our development under 19s to the first team (Ferland, Mashishi,Rechie,Peterson).At the moment We already have three Amajita players at the first team the likes of T Ngcepe, P.Bhengu , R, Mphahlele (Captain) and S. Khumalo.The future is bright for Swallows. The presence of Brazillian coach will make a big difference bcoz he believes in youngsters and he had won South American under 20 twice with Brazil.
Back to the chiefs game,A lot have been said about this game.Swallows beat them twice this season and we will beat them again on Saturday.
Right winger J.Dladla (29 yrs) vs left fullback Sibusiso Khumalo (19yrs).Age is just a number, on the field of play they are just equal.
Don't follow me follow the Birds,if you can't beat them just fly with them.
Shapa maswaiswai Shapa.