Ernst Middendorp

Uncategorized November 4, 2019

Middendorp: Chiefs are constantly improving

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp (Photo copyright Steve Haag Sports)Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp says he had nothing to do with the club's trophy drought and believes they are now heading in the right direction.The German tactician…

Uncategorized November 1, 2019

Blow for Chiefs as Baccus, Frosler set to miss Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp has revealed that Reeve Frosler and Kearyn Baccus are set to miss this weekend's Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates.The news will come as blow to Amakhosi as defender Frosler…

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs Preview

Table-toppers Kaizer Chiefs face a severe test of their title credentials as they take on reigning ABSA Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Sunday. Pitso Mosimane's charges remain unbeaten in the league from six games. However,…

Uncategorized October 21, 2019

Middendorp: Castro could partner Nurkovic

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp says he would consider playing Samir Nurkovic and Leonardo Castro as a two-striker combination.Nurkovic came off the bench to join Castro on the field in the Telkom Knockout clash with Cape Town City,…

Uncategorized October 14, 2019

Middendorp: Castro performance doesn’t sideline Nurkovic

Ernst Middendorp insists Samir Nurkovic won't necessarily lose his place in the Kaizer Chiefs first team, despite Leonardo Castro's match-winning performance in the Shell Helix Cup final.Castro was given a starting berth ahead of Middendorp's first-choice striker Samir Nurkovic…

Uncategorized October 14, 2019

Khune sidelined for the rest of the month

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp has confirmed that club captain Itumeleng Khune will be sidelined with injury for the rest of the month.Khune only made his return from a long-term shoulder issue last month and kept a clean…

Uncategorized October 7, 2019

Middendorp welcomes international break

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp (Photo Copyright Steve Haag Sports)Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp is grateful for the upcoming international break as it will allow time for several key players to recover from injury.George Maluleka, Reeve Frosler, Siphosakhe…

Uncategorized August 28, 2019

Kaizer Chiefs didn’t deserve victory, says Benni

Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy (Copyright Steve Haag Sport )Cape Town City coach Benni McCarthy says Kaizer Chiefs didn't deserve to win 2-1 in Tuesday's Premiership clash at Newlands Stadium.City were dominant in the first half and…

Uncategorized August 12, 2019

Middendorp won’t sacrifice results for entertainment

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp (Image: Steve Haag)Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has placed priority on attaining results rather than playing entertaining football after the victory over Black Leopards.Erick Mathoho scored Amakhosi's winner for the second time in as…

Nedbank Cup Uncategorized August 5, 2019

Ernst responds to Baxter returning to Chiefs talk

Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp says if the club want to bring in former mentor Stuart Baxter then it is completely their own decision.Middendorp has been under pressure to get off to a good start this season following a…