Kaizer Chiefs Secure Narrow Away Win Against Polokwane City
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| Pule Mmodi's ecstatic celebration with teammates following his pivotal goal against Polokwane City at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday showcases Kaizer Chiefs' triumphant form. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix |
Kaizer Chiefs emerged victorious with a 1-0 win against Polokwane City in a closely contested match. The game, which took place at the Peter Mokaba stadium, saw Amakhosi pick up back-to-back wins for the first time in recent memory. Caretaker coach Cavin Johnson's tactics proved effective as his team secured the vital three points.
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| Kaizer Chiefs coach Calvin Johnson. Picture: Supplied |
Chiefs' Pule Mmodi was the hero of the match, scoring the lone goal in the second half. It was a moment of brilliance as Mmodi skillfully cut inside the area and found the bottom corner with a low strike. This goal proved to be the game-winner, granting Chiefs their second consecutive away victory after their narrow 1-0 win over Moroka Swallows two weeks ago.
The win comes at a crucial time for Kaizer Chiefs, who have recently faced negative press surrounding disciplinary issues involving their long-serving goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune. The 36-year-old was temporarily suspended and stripped of the team's captaincy. In his absence, Bruce Bvuma stepped up to prove his worth, shutting out the opposing teams in both matches.
Despite securing the win, Kaizer Chiefs still have ground to make up in the league standings. They currently sit in fifth place, trailing log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns by 10 points. Sundowns' impressive form and their 30 points from 10 matches place them firmly at the top of the table, making Chiefs' title aspirations a challenging endeavor.
Polokwane City, on the other hand, continue to struggle in the bottom half of the table. The defeat against Chiefs marks their fifth loss of the season. The team has not tasted victory in their recent outings, with their last win dating back to October 22 when they thrashed SuperSport United 4-1 in the Carling Knockout Cup.
The challenges faced by Polokwane City have been compounded by the departure of their former head coach, Lehlohonolo Seema, who resigned and joined Sekhukhune United. As they prepare for future fixtures against Chippa United and Mamelodi Sundowns, City will have to regroup and find their winning rhythm once again.
Looking ahead, Kaizer Chiefs will host Richards Bay before traveling to face Sekhukhune United in their final game before the league takes a break for the Africa Cup of Nations tournament. The team remains hungry for success, striving to reclaim their dominant position in South African football.
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Although this victory brings some optimism for Kaizer Chiefs, they are still a far cry from the team that once dominated the local football scene. A decade has passed since their last championship victory, and the team must work tirelessly to regain their former glory. While there were moments of promise in their performance against Polokwane City, Cavin Johnson's squad still has a long way to go to fully recapture their past successes.
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