This weekend, Kaizer Chiefs are set to make the journey to Durban for a Betway Premiership showdown against Golden Arrows.
The clash kicks off at 17:30 at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, promising an exciting encounter for fans of both sides.
Amakhosi come into this match off the back of a strong start to the season, having claimed three wins and a draw in their opening four fixtures.
On the other hand, Golden Arrows have seven points from two wins and a draw, eager to keep pace with the league leaders.
Momentum Boost for Golden Arrows
Arrows coach Manqoba Mngqithi believes their recent 2-1 victory over Magesi FC was more than just another win.
Not only was it their second success of the campaign, but it also helped build momentum heading into a challenging clash with Kaizer Chiefs.
Mngqithi, a seasoned tactician with multiple league titles at Mamelodi Sundowns, explained that the main task now isn’t motivation—it’s managing the natural anxiety that comes with facing a team like Amakhosi.
“Going into the Kaizer Chiefs game, I don’t think it’s up to me to motivate the players like I did for Magesi,” Mngqithi said in a pre-match press conference.
“Against Magesi, I had to push them to understand how vital the three points were.
But playing Chiefs, the motivation is already extremely high. The challenge is keeping that anxiety in check because it can ruin your technical execution.”
He added, “Even if we had lost the previous three games, facing Kaizer Chiefs brings out natural motivation.
It’s about channeling that energy correctly.”
Gaston Sirino Looks Ready to Shine
On the Kaizer Chiefs side, all eyes are on Gaston Sirino, who appears to have turned a corner after a tricky patch.
Assistant coach Khalil Ben Youssef highlighted Sirino’s renewed attitude and enthusiasm.
“I think Sirino is back this season,” Youssef said. “He’s showing a very positive attitude and performing well on the pitch.
We’ve discussed his ideas and goals for the season, and he’s genuinely excited to contribute and help the team succeed.”
Fans are already wondering if Sirino can reach double figures in goals this season—a question that will make this match even more intriguing.
