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Chiefs rejoice as if a cup was won
It was a big win for Chiefs as it saw them jump from fourth to second on the league log and kept Sundowns in fifth place
Kaizer Chiefs’ assistant coach John Paintsil climbed on Amakhosi coach Steve Komphela’s back in celebration after the 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday. It was a big win for Chiefs as it saw them jump from fourth to second on the league log and kept Sundowns in fifth place. The games the top five teams – Wits‚ Chiefs‚ Cape Town City‚ SuperSport United and Sundowns – will play against each other might not decide the league but they could be hugely consequential on the destiny of the title in May. Chiefs celebrated this victory as if they had won a cup because it was their biggest win this season and the first time they beat a team in the top five. "It’s a clear message that we want to compete‚" Komphela said. "By virtue of being who we are‚ at Chiefs‚ you just have to be on top. If somebody wins 19 matches and you have won 18‚ you’ve not achieved." Komphela’s tenure as Chiefs coach has toyed with the emotions of supporters. He is yet to win a trophy with them after losing in...
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