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Amakhosi Latest News: Flavio Silva Fires Kaizer Chiefs to Crucial Win Over Durban City

Kaizer Chiefs surged into third place in the Betway Premiership standings following a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Durban City at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium.

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In a match defined by grit and tactical discipline, Gavin Hunt’s Durban City locked horns with the co-managed Kaizer Chiefs duo, Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze.

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Both teams carved out opportunities in a cagey contest, but it was Flavio Silva’s late strike that ultimately broke the deadlock and proved decisive.

Chiefs started brightly, with Makabi Lilepo and Mfundo Vilakazi both testing Darren Keet early on, while City’s Mfanafuthi Mkhize fired narrowly over following a set piece.

The first half ended goalless despite half-chances at both ends, including a fine save by Keet from Vilakazi’s long-range effort just before the break.

The second half continued in similar fashion, with City pushing forward through Bokang Mokwena and Fezile Gcaba, while Chiefs gradually took control after a string of substitutions.

The introduction of Gaston Sirino added creativity, and the Uruguayan made an instant impact when his pinpoint cross found Silva in the 88th minute. The Portuguese striker rose highest to glance his header into the top corner, sending the travelling fans into raptures.

Durban City threw everything forward in the closing moments, with Letsie Koapeng forcing a fine save and Kyle Jurgens missing a late chance to equalise.

But Chiefs’ defence, marshalled by Inacio Miguel and Bradley Cross, held firm to secure a hard-fought clean sheet.

The victory lifts Chiefs to third in the standings on 19 points from 10 matches. Durban City, meanwhile, drop to fifth with 15 points from 11 games.

It was a reminder that Chiefs, despite their recent inconsistency, remain one of the Premiership’s most dangerous sides when it matters most.

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Kaizer Chiefs striker Ranga Chivaviro is set to face his former club, Marumo Gallants, this weekend in a highly anticipated encounter.

Chivaviro, who scored 17 goals across all competitions during his final stint for Marumo last season, has secured a starting berth for the match.

While acknowledging the emotional significance of the game, Chivaviro insists he remains focused on his professional duties:

 

I believe I am a professional, yes it’s my former team and like you said, scored 17 goals with Marumo,but I was at work and so is the case right now. I will be at work”

The match will be played in Bloemfontein, where Chivaviro hopes to benefit from the passionate support of the Kaizer Chiefs faithful.


“The Kaizer Chiefs fans are the biggest stakeholders of this club and the more the merrier. The more they come and support us, they give us the morale and the boost to play well.

Chivaviro also praised his coach, Nasreddine Nabi, for his demanding yet educational approach.

“Working with coach Nabi has been very educational. He does things different. He is very direct and he has tried to instill what he want’s and expects from us and what comes from being a Kaizer Chiefs player. I think everyone has raised his [their] standards and we just can’t wait for the season to begin.

Looking ahead, Chivaviro assured Kaizer Chiefs fans that the team is determined to improve on last season’s performance.

“Playing for Kaizer Chiefs, there will always be expectations and what we want to say to the fans is that we definitely want to be doing better than we did last season. They are going to be watching beautiful football and accompanied by good results”.