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Tinashe: We've put it behind us

Posted: 2009-07-22 10:41

Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Tinashe Nengomasha says the 1-0 loss to Manchester City in Durban last night is not really a setback heading into the Derby.

The much-anticipated Vodacom Challenge clash between Bucs and Amakhosi will play itself out at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium tomorrow evening, and Nengomasha feels the team can put the Man City loss behind them.

“I personally feel we went down fighting and, though we lost, we will go into tomorrow’s game still confident. The only problem is that we lost, but overall I think we had a good game, which is good for us as we prepare for the Derby,” he tells KickOff.com.

“Even Benjani [Mwaruwari] chatted to me about our performance last night and he said he was very impressed with our fighting spirit.

“I will be the first one to admit that I’m not fully fit yet, and perhaps that goes for some of my teammates, because it is still early in preseason, but that doesn’t stop us from fighting for this team,” he says.

Another Amakhosi midfielder, David Mathebula, agrees with Nengomasha. “The loss hasn’t dampened the team spirit and as for the derby, I’m confident that we are going to see a very good game tomorrow,” he says.

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sabelo: 2009-07-22 10:48

More lies Mr captain! Yesterday you did a great deal of spoiling our fun by playing dull football. Nengomashe, do the name Andile Jali exist to you? Hhe! Hhe! angihleki ngiyalinganisa

Mookamedi: 2009-07-22 10:51

the mighty sea robbers is waiting to give you 5...although you're a very good player Nengo,if Chips had 11 Nengomashas then we would be speaking a different language

BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 10:53

Maestro Tinashe, u did great under thos circumstances. I see no reason why u and the crew will not drive past Ghost City. Actually the pressure is not on u and the boys but on the Ghost. Ghosts have to scare living people off, if u are not scared they fade. And in this case Chiefs is not scared.

Sea robber : 2009-07-22 10:53

JOONAANA YOH! WASHINGTON vs SHAKIRA,PUNC vs TERMINATOR.CHIPS IS OUR DAILY BREAD. SIYABANGENA ABANA CHANCE BA CHANCELESS

Bhoza: 2009-07-22 10:54

Nengomasha is a general, a destroyer. He has contributed so much at chiefs. He will ensure that he destroys the Pirates midfield tomorrow night. We have a new Scara now. We are going to smash everything this season. Watch out!!!

Khosi 4 life

Diski99: 2009-07-22 11:00

Ja neh, is this the best news you can come up with TTM?
Find out what is the latest on Ferreira, Klate, Fanteni, Teko and the likes. Please save the interviews for Kickoff magazine.

Meshack: 2009-07-22 11:10

Yoh Yoh Yoh!!!

Our Overall performance was not up to scratch,i just hope we are not going back the MSHINI ERA.There were some positives though,we wud have seen a better second1/2 had the coach replaced some players.If these peformance is what we expect we shud be in REAL K....K.One thing for sure,pirates will be in for a shock.WE WILL BE IN THE FINAL.Luckily i work not far from Loftus stadium.will be in final hhhaaaa!!!!

Bomakhalanjalo make sure you park far away from the stadium,next to American embassy-these will link you easily with N4 / N1.Julle is in die moeilikheid.

Moe4eva: 2009-07-22 11:12

I hope Zim Chips will manage to at least put up a fight against the mighty Bucs tomorrow, we are getting tired of whooping your malnourished ****s and scoring for you losers....

Shapa Krol Shapa

mandla: 2009-07-22 11:16

The Mighty Amakhosi,The Glamour Boys,The Gold and Black,Phefeni Boyz.The ONLY team in SA that possess over 80 TITLES.Yho!!Our Chairman once dazzled the city of manchester with the CEO of city in attendance,Hate all you want.We dont need an approval from all you loosers.

BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 11:17

Message from Sir Bobby Motaung

To all Amakohsi followers, do not despair. Do not allow our last night performance be used into making you believe you are weaker than Pirates. If you looked at our bench last night you will understand the point I am trying to make. Chiefs will never ever disappoint you.

The Game: 2009-07-22 11:19

Nengomashe: a warning to you, brother from another country: should Pirates decide to play Andile,,,then you are out on a red card,,,,I believe Thursday sum of the 'holding to the past' fans will say a different words against you, your time is soon to be over,,,kusina kudedelwana and yes I admit your performance are lyk the kicks of a dying horse.....30sumthang years isn't a game so embrace yourself for a young and fresh stars to shine on your expense:

daniel: 2009-07-22 11:26

This is an old photo,mr editor cant u put yesteday picture, maybe u like that old kid

BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 11:31

Important announcement

Kick-Off forbid these kind of comments from Thursday after 20:00
“Lucky Chiefs”, “Kroll must go”, “Kaizer bribed Thwala”, “Pirates is still building”, “Pirates players are still learning each other” etc…
Hope you find this in order [Buntu education’s favorite line]

Kali: 2009-07-22 11:32

Hehehe, Mr. Nengomasha, keep telling yourself that. Anyway, it was a good performance BUT the lack of goal-mouth activity is worrying. I mean, with a team that is as weak at the back as Man City, you would have expected more shots, plus their goalie is even weaker than Khune. I dunno, I see the Barkaneers taking this one unless Kaizer jnr sits it out.

Tshifhiwa: 2009-07-22 11:34

You went down fighting boys and keep your heads high so as to shut this wishiful thinkers (Pirates)mouths once and for all.AS to Sabelo which game were you watching yesternight Bro?, i doubt if you watched Man City and Amakhosi.

Disco: 2009-07-22 11:37

The Game – I am disappointed by your below comments about Chiefs from the previous article my broer. I still have respect for you my brother but don’t use emotions. You are always against emotional comments on this forum. Keep the Downs flag flying high with integrity and honesty my broer!

Though, don’t confuse this with a love letter, I am straight.

Good and quality players come from anywhere. Those leagues are made though by foreigners and this should be the case in SA. We need serious regulations to ensure that we import quality in our leagues. Like the rules they set in UK/Europe where a player must have played 75% of A class games for the national team for the past 2yrs. We need such rules to ensure quality.

The Game: 2009-07-22 10:50

first: you must win the Absa League Premiership, Second; you have to play in the Caf competitions,,,(sum international scouts do watch sum of the games(semi-finals to finals), third: you must buy players from sum of the well known leagues,(Germany, F.A, Denmark, France,,etc) fourth: don't buy players from Zimbabwe third division,,,Benjani don't even know those cows !!!

Reeze: 2009-07-22 11:41

Ayeye Bhaka-Bhaka..........


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Bonga: 2009-07-22 11:41

To: Sabelo, Mookamedi and Sea robber. Guys we must not speak like immature adults. It is not typical of AMABHAKANIYA to make noise before the game. Let us wait for the boys to do the talking in the field of play. Anyway we don't know if Krol wants to win this game or not (that will be determined by his inclusion or exclusion of Seema in the team because Thwala cannot afford to baby-sit Seema). The fact that we have not lost to Chiefs or play a draw with them since Krol arrived is in the archives now. Chiefs are as dangerous as they use to be for many years. Complacency is not needed. Yes on paper Bucs have quality than Chiefs since Chiefs have only Khune or Tshabalala as stars. The history of the derby has proven that the team that enters the field as underdogs end up as winners always. Remember 4 November 1990 when Chiefs were favourites and they ended up losing 5-1 (Sithole 1(), Makhanya (1), Moloi (1), Rod Anley (2), Thindwa (1)to Pirates, remember the Rothmans Cup of 1998 when Bucs were favourites and lost 3-1 (Ndlanya 2, Bachelor (1) and Ngake (1)to Chiefs, remember Bobsave SuperBowl semi-final of 1996 when Chiefs were favourites and lost 4-1 to Bucs through Jerry Sikhosana (3), Mkhalele (1) and David Modise (1).

SIBUSISO: 2009-07-22 11:41

Pirates might have won the game against city but let us admit guys it was a boring game with some lucky break they had.

Chiefs game against city last night was good game to watch and it was flowing well.

As for you sabelo, I understand cos you wish pirates to beat chieafs tomorrow, it wont happen

Mookamedi, pirates wont beat chiefs with that magine and and pirates wont win

Brokefan, I agree with you, chiefs have direction when they play, the only thing they have to do is covvect the chances they are ccreating

Luntu: 2009-07-22 11:50

You had a good game, few mistakes there and there. Come tomorrow CD copiers are going down.
Chief 3
CD copiers 1

moso2 : 2009-07-22 11:51

retla boka ha di oroha (we will sing praises when they jet off)

Diski99: 2009-07-22 11:51

Kickoff is boring today. At least editor write something about the derby tomorrow

Mookamedi: 2009-07-22 11:54

Pierats will hammer this Zimbo Chicks tomorow...im sure Sibusiso can see it coming..plis just stop with the verbal dirrheoa my boy,it stinks!!

The Game: 2009-07-22 11:54

Disco: 2009-07-22 11:37 [ Report ]

Sorry broer, if dis was an offence: but it was also not fair to say/claim that Pirates beat a weaker Man City squad....yesterday you played the 'weaker' squad as well,,,would it have hurt to congratulate Pirates then support your team on behalf of South Africans...Hell No, you made pathetic comments prior to yesterday's game: thought you are the best hence they will (Man City) will bring the likes of Tevez...pathetic from you,,,now the articles will be (Chiefs will field a weaker squad against Pirates,,,is that new to us,,,you already have weak players so that is inevitable...and mark my words,,,that Punch boy will curse his birthday on Thursday against Mabalane,,,only David Nyathi stood the test of time,,,with Tshepo Masilela being on that path,,,,otherwise Shapa Pirates Shapa...for an entertaining FINAL display...Chiefs have a lotta work to do,,,,Nyende played lyk a 10 year old boy who want to impress (he's been given number 10 for heaven's sake),,,running lyk dat,,,I don't even sure if he knew what was his impact on the game.....glad Downs didn't sign that headless chick,,,

Bhoza: 2009-07-22 11:57

Tell them BrokeFan, on Friday we won't see much comments in this forum. The big mouths will be shut.

Khosi 4 life

The Game: 2009-07-22 12:03

Bonga: ya doing a great job neh jus that sum of your info is a bit outdated,,,,don't get too much stuck on the past,,,even Leeds United can have such ***y appealing record but now that's history, broer,,,when last did you become champions...League champs to be precise, how many times have you represented your country in a decades' time,,,

SIBUSISO: 2009-07-22 12:06

Mokokamedi, if something stinks, check yourself behind your back and you will know why cos chiefs gives you a running stomach.

AGAIN mookamedi, PIRATES WONT BEAT CHIEFS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Disco: 2009-07-22 12:10

The Game – I don’t like Popeye ball players and Yende is not my favorite either, just like abo Scara, Ngwenya,etc.

I still say Chiefs will never beat Pirates anytime soon and I agree with you that Chiefs still has a lot to work on. However, I am surprised that you even go for Pirates. That also proves that you hate Chiefs more than you hate Pirates? Hehehehe

However, Chiefs did not play as bad as you guys say it did. The only difference is their application in attack that worried me the most. They were very slow and like I said, if City were clever, they would have scored many goals against Chiefs.

If the attitude changes by tomorrow, then we might see a different ball game

Donald: 2009-07-22 12:15

No matter what u can say gays come Saturday Pirates will be on final. A lot of noise is not a win. Chips lack qualities to win this one.

SIBUSISO: 2009-07-22 12:19

Donald what quality are you talking about????????? Chiefs are missing the chances that they create to score. As far as i can see, its just the matter of time for the goals to come

PIRATES WONT BEAT CHIEFS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 12:20

The Game: 2009-07-22 12:03

We are not going to remind you of the reason why we did not participate in the Continental games. In case u 4got your very own jealous Caf put sanctions on Chiefs after winning the prestigious African Cup Winners Cup in 2002. As champions we were denied the opportunity to defend that trophy. They wanted us to go to an unsafe [at that time] Madagascar knowing very well we could lose our lives. After been given such treatment, we lost hope in Africa.

Hope you find this in order [Buntu education’s favorite line]

The Game: 2009-07-22 12:24

Disco: 2009-07-22 12:10 [ Report ]

To be honest broer,,I just hate Chiefs fans especially those who are part of the media,,,they are personal on their comments/views, unprofessional and yet feed us with invalid and unfair information (biased and prejudice)---I don't like Pirates that much but I hate English Premiership (their style, football approach and recent their racist and arrogant remarks and comments) but I was very, very pissed off with Kaizer Chiefs fans who were jealous of Pirates victory (so I think as a South African sokka loving individual Pirates won't mind my support in this competition)...and for Chiefs that was unfair broer,,,I heard one of these Chiefs editors has published an article...Chiefs will play their weakest team tomorrow, why I don't know-that's basicly his opinion (Mr Editor),,and Disco: I understand/know your take on football, your knowledge and valid information you always share with us (free of charge) but I have a right to respond to what I perceive as not right in any way,,,maybe letting out my frustration re: what you said about Pirates victory is just appropriate......it not I'm Sorry:

The Game: 2009-07-22 12:27

BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 12:20 [ Report ]

I know you are one of the well informed guys here on the forum and outside:BUT REGARDING CHIEFS BEEN BANNED COMES OUT WITH SUM SURPRISING INFORMATION...if Chiefs were not banned they were not vele going to play cos they wouldn't have qualified to play,,,,does that make sense...

Khubza mulandzeleri wa Kaizer Chiefs: 2009-07-22 12:28

I foresee drama at the end here, hey you cheap magnet, go and vote for your fake champions ZION SPOOORT.
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BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 12:45

The Game: 2009-07-22 12:27

Oops, I 4got. We were also banned again in 2005 for 3 years after a controversial elimination in the third round of the African Champions League and then refused to play Ismaili and that means that ban expires this year 2009. Now let’s see what Sundowns a team that was never sanctioned/banned achieved in Africa Zero trophies and you were eligible to play in the past decade.

OBG: 2009-07-22 12:52

Great work Khosi. I've just voted once again. After we beat Pie-rates tomorrow we will be up there at the top. Leading by example.

The Game: 2009-07-22 12:54

Brokefan: I don't know about your team but they neva won a Premiership between 1993 and 2003....Between 1992 and 2002 they got NOTHING League title (10 years),,,Downs had FOUR TITLE between the same years and after that.....got two, respectively:

AND AFTER 2005 YOU HAVE NOTHING MY BROTHER 2005/06 Number 3, 2006/07 Number 9, the list goes on....so your comments are jus baseless in connexion with being sanxioned,,,,,,

OBG: 2009-07-22 12:57

BrokeFan - Sundowns is a mikey-mouse team. Lot of noise, but nothing to show. Yes, they have brought some strong competition in PSL against teams like Chiefs & Pirates, but big teams goes beyond that. Sundowns is a fashion team. There is nothing else about them.

LTKZ #22: 2009-07-22 13:06

Sibusiso you are immotional... Do something about it, try to get help or take a pill.

Hey, i see ur coach was wearing a suit,tie and a cap...

Some blubbermouth in the forum once said said Krol needs a stylist... well i say Vladimir needs one too before bobby call someone a failure...

Well back to the Game. Mathebula, Punch and Nengomashe(apart from hgim always turning back facing his own keeper) had a good game. the rest were just adding numbers. Kaizer jnr...Eish mara...

OBG: 2009-07-22 13:11

The Game - have asked u in another article to concentrate more on Downs, as the ship is sinking. Now they are falling out of Telkom Charity. Vote for the team to see them playing and rectifying mistakes b4 the season start. Last weekend didn't do them good.

kgomotso: 2009-07-22 13:16

Pirates’ key players
Andile Jali: Given the free role, the Benedict Vilakazi look-alike former Pretoria University player could trouble Amakhosi on the night and in more derbies to come.

Phenyo Mongala: He announced his arrival with a brilliant curler against City. He also gave Chiefs skipper Jimmy Tau a torrid time in the Nedbank Cup while turning out for Pretoria University last season. If Krol uses that type of mind game in this game, it could pay dividends.

Chiefs’ key players
Knowledge Musona: Striker Musona has the advantage of speed. If he doesn’t become injury-prone, the goal ace’s stay at Amakhosi could be pleasant. This may be a decent outing for him against Pirates.

Mthokozisi Yende: AmaTuks former player, who has missed all three of Chiefs’ pre-season games. A great passer of the ball and midfield genius, what better team to make his mark against than Bucs.

Bonga: 2009-07-22 13:16

THE GAME don't be confused baba. I am a Bhakaniya by birth and always a Bhakaniya but I have respect for AmaKhosi & their Chairman. I hate talking too much as if I am a player. We need to realise that football is a game of opinions but the outcome of the match is determined by the committment shown by PLAYERS not SUPPORTERS on the match day. UP THE BUCS!! I will be away tomorrow but I will make sure that I carry my laptop with me so as to keep in touch with you guys after the game. SHAYA KROL SHAYA!!

Donald: 2009-07-22 13:20

Hohoho come on gays u r lost. Gays u r out of the topic.

FISTOS: 2009-07-22 13:29

Game,pliz don't embarass urself bro,just shut ur mounth up,coz wat ever battle u are up to u gonna loose it,in term of success u can't compare the two teams,
first thing bra,last season wat happened?
chiefs won MTN 8
sundowns won wat?
chiefs no 3
sundowns 9
so bro i understand that u hate chiefs but find another point ,

i hate manchester united but i can not compare it to my team ****nal in terms of success

BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 13:29

The Game: 2009-07-22 12:54

U are the one that brought Africa into the discussion. Let me highlight few things u see to have 4got. We won the league in 2005 and supposed to play in Caf Champions League in 2006. We won the ABSA Cup in 2006, and supposed to have played in Caf Confederation Cup in 2007. We won Telkom Knockout Cup in 2008 and supposed to play in Caf Confederation Cup in 2009. We came 3rd in the league 2009 and supposed to play in 2010 Confederation Cup. So what do u mean by the statement: "so your comments are jus baseless in connexion with being sanxioned" ?

Ballycan: 2009-07-22 13:32

The coach must substitute Kaizer Junior when he is not performing. Junioir should have scored twice and created two other goals if he was a clinical striker, but he failed the team because of his lack of composure. And the coach let the fans downs by not replacing him by El Buddha! Good luck captain for the derby. Khosi 4 Life

The Game: 2009-07-22 13:53

The Game: 2009-07-22 12:54 [ Report ]

Fistoz: you can re-read I understand sum are very slow in digesting sum of the comments here......

Kilo : 2009-07-22 13:57

Hope its behind u as Bucs put a nail in you cofin shapa Bucs shapa

The Game: 2009-07-22 13:58

Brokefan; number 3 doesn't qualify for the Caf competitions,,,,secondly; Telkom Cup isn't a qualification Cup for Caf competitions...for your info: Sundowns represented South Africa by winning the Nedbank Cup in 2008 so apparently Moroka Swallows will be participating in the Caf Competition....

BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 14:08

The Game: 2009-07-22 13:58

Sorry The Game, I was flowing to much copying and pasting my comments. It should read

U are the one that brought Africa into the discussion. Let me highlight few things u seem to have 4got. We won the league in 2005 and supposed to play in Caf Champions League in 2006. We won the ABSA Cup in 2006, and supposed to have played in Caf Confederation Cup in 2007. So what do u mean by the statement: "so your comments are jus baseless in connexion with being sanxioned" ?

"AND AFTER 2005 YOU HAVE NOTHING MY BROTHER 2005/06 Number 3, 2006/07 Number 9, the list goes on"

What do you mean by that cause we won Telkom Knockout Cup in 2008. We came 3rd in the league 2009 and won Super 8.

Hope you find this in order [Buntu education’s favorite line]

The Game: 2009-07-22 14:18

BACK TO THE ARTICLE; Tomorrow is the big one: hope it's not boring,,,the game will be won in the middle of the park....I think Chiefs must have Nale coming from the middle,,bring in Shabba on the left hand side of the field,,,to have those crosses and width cos Nengomashe though he can be an offensive player too,,,would yield negative results tomorrow if he pushes foward too much,,,,on the new sensation Punch, he must forget about going foward unless he can enough umf of matching the ever running Mabalane....on the defense (that's where the problems will be) both teams (to be honest) are shaky at the back,,,Junior should he play: Boy you bury those chances,,,I'm not sure about Pirates plan tomorrow,,with the number of players they've got it's hard to even figure out the first eleven...

...should they bring in Mashego,,,with that Pires guy then it's high jump for Chiefs...these games don even need a coach to motivate,,,anticipating an open game with lots, and lots of skills too,,,,if they play these players can shine to the occassion...Mhlongo, Mthembu S,Mathebula,Jose, Arthur Zwane, Mashego.....Shapa Soweto Giants Shapa...

BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 14:20

The Game
I think all FISTOS: 2009-07-22 13:29
Was trying to indicate is that Chiefs success is way beyond what Sundowns can possibly achieve. And that fact is right look what Sundowns did in the league is exceptional but do not forget that we can match your record of 5 PSL titles, we are just 3 away. I hate not Sundowns or any of its fans.

The Game: 2009-07-22 14:22

BrokeFan: 2009-07-22 14:08 [ Report ]

Sorry broer,,I can see from the start we were on different boats,,,was actually talking about the Premiership...nonetheless,,,it's the big one tomorrow,,,we can embrace ourselves...went to the Pirates/Man City game,,the atmosphere was amazing....really if it were according to our wishes...all the next World Cups and Conf. Cups should have been given to South Africa.......Shapa South African passionate fans Shapa......

Sindiso: 2009-07-22 15:00

WELL TRUST ME THERE IS A LOT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KEEP BEHIND YOU YOUNG MAN... I think you should have joined bucs

Andy: 2009-07-22 15:20

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SIBUSISO: 2009-07-22 15:56

LTKZ

I dont care if our coach has got no style or what but all I'm saying is ""PIRATES WONT BEAT CHIEFS TOMORROW""""

I'm definately not emotional

sindile: 2009-07-22 16:34

saving the best for last. Operation "Wafa Pie Rats". Abanye bayoyika, kusasa e Mandela Bay izokhala i pie rats.

Sika Bopha

sindile: 2009-07-22 16:41

Someone help me convince SABC to stop this mampara commentary in Xhosa. Why this Jokozela guy always insists that "bafunz'edabini" and you hardly see the connection. No,no, no we cant go to the world cup with such mediocrity. PLEASE!

Mandla : 2009-07-22 19:09

Chiefs truly disappointed me yesterday with its performance. We created many opportunities and failed to utilise the to our advantage.

I hope that tomorrow against Pirates will perform better than yesterday!

Luleka@kaltsha : 2009-07-22 23:47

Chifs iz our daly bread bcz shakira iz wth neng0masha s0 all im tryn t0 saying iz there wl be some posibilities that pirate cn win the derby 2mrrw shapa bhakajuju shapa