Kaizer Chiefs’ January transfer window signing Glody Makabi Lilepo has been given consolation thumbs up while being encouraged to stand up again this weekend.
Lilepo scored an early goal for Chiefs before they went on to suffer their fifth consecutive defeat to Orlando Pirates after the 2-1 result at FNB Stadium.
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The Congolese has the chance again on Saturday in the Nedbank Cup as Chiefs seek solace.
"I have been on the phone with the boy several times about the need for him to stand in the Soweto Derby matches because they carry a lot of weight," retired winger Lelo Mbele tells KickOff.com.
Mbele is also Congolese like Lilepo and knows about this fixture having gotten minutes during his time at Pirates.
"With the cup final coming up, this is the perfect opportunity for him to do it again.
"The big stage is where you need to stand up as a foreign player in South Africa and I want him to score again in the final.
"I have noticed that he is keen to make the difference at Chiefs, so he should go all out for it.
"Imagine what will happen if he scores again and Chiefs win the trophy, he will remain dearest to the hearts of Chiefs fans for many years to come.
"I have repeatedly told him that these are the games where he can make his name.
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"I’m still a Buccaneer, but I symphathise with my home boys.
"I foresee him becoming the match winner if Chiefs is to win," says Mbele.
