Coach Nasreddine Nabi kicked off his journey with Kaizer Chiefs on a high note, leading his team to a 2-1 victory over Marumo Gallants at Toyota Stadium on Saturday evening.
Early Lead for Gallants
The match saw an early goal from Marumo Gallants, with Christopher Sithole putting them ahead just eight minutes into the game.
The excitement continued as Kaizer Chiefs fought back to level the score.
Chiefs Equalize
In the 17th minute, Mduduzi Shabalala delivered a powerful strike, bringing the score to 1-1.
The tension built as both teams fought for control of the game.
Late Winner from Vilakazi
The decisive moment came in the 80th minute when Mfundo Vilakazi, coming off the bench, scored the winning goal.
His late strike secured the three points for Chiefs and marked a successful debut for Coach Nabi.
Five New Faces for Chiefs
In his first match in charge, Coach Nabi fielded five of the seven new signings for Kaizer Chiefs.
Fierce Ntwari, Inacio Miguel, Rushwin Dortley, Bradley Cross, and Gaston Sirino all started, showcasing the coach’s trust in the fresh talent.
Njabulo Blom’s Absence Explained
Before the game, Coach Nabi explained why Njabulo Blom was not part of the matchday squad.
Nabi mentioned that Blom needs a bit more physical preparation before making his debut.
“He’s not ready yet,” Nabi said, expressing his hope to see Blom in action soon and emphasizing the importance of protecting the new signing until he’s fully fit.
Former Chiefs Players in Gallants Squad
Marumo Gallants featured several players with a past connection to Kaizer Chiefs, including Joseph Molangoane, Daniel Akpeyi, and Kamohelo Mahlatsi.
Their experience with Amakhosi added an intriguing layer to the match.
Joseph Molangoane’s Red Card
The game took a turn in the 75th minute when Joseph Molangoane was shown a red card for a foul on Wandile Duba, who was in a clear scoring position.
This red card made it even more challenging for Gallants to stage a comeback.
Chiefs’ Away Season Openers
According to Opta Jabu statistics, Kaizer Chiefs have now opened their league season away from home for the 19th time, a record in the PSL.
Despite this challenging trend, the Chiefs managed to secure a win, an encouraging start after a string of mixed results in previous opening matches.
Other PSL Match Result
In other PSL action, Royal AM and Cape Town City FC ended their game in a 1-1 draw at Harry Gwala Stadium.
What’s Next?
With the season underway, Kaizer Chiefs and other PSL teams will be keenly watching their upcoming fixtures.
Stay tuned for more updates and match analyses.
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