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.

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.

Bafana report for Seychelles camp


Bafana Bafana reported for national team duty on Monday as coach Stuart Baxter’s men prepare for the crucial back-to-back games against Seychelles in the AFCON qualifiers.

Bafana return to international action on Saturday as they host minnows Seychelles at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg in what could be a pivotal result in Group E.

The return leg will take a place three days later in the country of the visiting nation.

South Africa have secured four points in their opening two matches but were disappointing in a 0-0 draw with Libya in their last match in the competition at home.

Meanwhile, the Indian Ocean archipelago are rock-bottom of the standings having lost all of their matches by a substantial score-line. Nigeria are the other team in the bracket in third.

As such, Bafana are expected to beat The Pirates although it stands to be a stiff test for SA with goal-scoring having proved to be a problem in recent times.

Thapelo Morena could be withdrawn from the squad after picking up a knock while on duty for Mamelodi Sundowns against Bidvest Wits on the weekend.

Goalkeeper coach Andre Arendse returns to the technical team after missing out against Libya due to undisclosed personal reasons. Saturday’s clash gets underway from 15:00.