Kaizer Chiefs go down to SuperSport United in second Betway Premiership loss
Reeve Frosler of Kaizer Chiefs is challenged by Thulani Hlatshwayo and Eric Mbangossoum of Supersport United during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 26 October 2024. Picture: Samuel Shivambu, BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs crashed to their second successive Betway Premiership defeat as SuperSport United ran out 1-0 winners at Peter Mokaba Stadium, in Polokwane, on Saturday.
Chiefs had been on a strong run since their only league defeat almost a month ago, including a thumping cup win over SuperSport last week.
This time though, the Nasreddine Nabi-coached Chiefs could not find the back of the net and were punished by SuperSport.
With the win, SuperSport rise five spots to third with 10 points, while Chiefs remain ninth on six points.
A heavy blow
Chiefs were dealt a heavy blow in the early exchanges when Edson Castillo went down injured and he was subsequently stretchered off before he was replaced by Yusuf Maart.
SuperSport’s Tashreeq Morris stunned Chiefs in the 43rd minute when he found himself on the end of a perfect cross in the box, with the AmaKhosi defence left trailing in his wake before he rocketed the ball into the back of the net.
Just after the hour mark, Mduduzi Shabalala came close to levelling the scores for Kaizer Chiefs when he unleashed a powerful shot which flew by the right post.
Morris, though, came close to doubling SuperSport’s lead when he had a go at goal from long range when he spotted Chiefs goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari off his line, but the ball flew inches over the crossbar.
Coming into the clash, Chiefs were at their rampant best as they trounced SuperSport 4-0 in their Carling Knockout clash last week.
Chiefs also won the Cultural Urban Festival Africa (Cufa) Cup as they beat Marumo Gallants 4-3 on penalties in Bloemfontein on October 14.
They had, however, last their previous league encounter against defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Though it was their first loss of their league campaign, it came way back on September 28.
Other results
Earlier, Richards Bay played out to a goalless draw with Stellenbosch at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium. Marumo Gallants drew 1-1 with TS Galaxy at Dr Molemela Stadium, while Royal AM beat Sekhukhune United 2-0 at Harry Gwala Stadium.