The Carling Knockout returns this weekend, offering top flight clubs a second shot at glory after Orlando Pirates’ MTN8 triumph earlier this month.
All eyes are on Kaizer Chiefs, the competition’s most successful team with 13 titles to their name, however, they have failed to lift the trophy since 2010.
With the new coaching staff led by Nasreddine Nabi, eager to reignite Amakhosi’s glory days, this tournament presents a golden opportunity to extend their legendary record.
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Naturena boasts the likes of Gaston Sirino, Mfundo Vilakazi and Ranga Chivaviro who are firing on all cylinders. Speaking to Soccer Betting News, African football expert Mogale Sathekge took some time to praise a few players,
“There are players at Chiefs right now, when they are playing, they are playing for the badge. How are we not going to mention Miguel at the back, how are we not going to mention (the small guy, the small boy, that plays) Shabalala, Mduduzi Shabalala who plays number ten?
I mean, those are the type of players that whenever they are given a platform to play for Chiefs, they do their best. How are we not going to mention the young upcoming good player in Duba.”
SuperSport United, led by the experienced Gavin Hunt, won’t go down without a fight. Their solid defense and counter-attacking ability pose a serious threat.
Their back line includes the likes of Hlatshwayo, Sanoka, Mobbie, and Goss, who will all be looking to redeem themselves after an early exit from the MTN8.