Kaizer Chiefs might have had a good run to sit atop the Premier Soccer League (PSL)‚ but they could not afford even a hint of "cockiness" in Saturday’s Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium‚ said Amakhosi coach Steve Komphela. Pirates-Chiefs matches, with the immensity of the occasion of one of Africa’s two biggest derbies, have a reputation for turning recent form on its head. Chiefs come into the game having won four PSL games in a row‚ gaining in confidence with each victory after a stuttering start to the season. "We appreciate the run. We are thankful about it, we’re getting results‚" Komphela said. "But we have to be careful. You don’t go there cocky — [or] you’re going to get hurt." Komphela said notching three points to continue Amakhosi’s momentum was as important for his side as earning a victory over their Soweto rivals. "We’re sitting on 13 points and want to make it 16. The bigger the number‚ the more it gives you confidence — and we want to do exactly tha...
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