Middendorp not amused after Chiefs fans call for Khune to replace Akpeyi in goal
Some supporters want SA's No 1 goalkeeper to replace Nigerian
29 August 2019 - 15:57
Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp prefixed his comment with “I love all the supporters” but then made it clear he was not amused after some fans heckled goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi and called for Itumeleng Khune to take his place during Tuesday’s 2-1 away win over Cape Town City at Newlands.
A section of the crowd started to chant Khune’s name after Akpeyi conceded a goal after just three minutes into the highly entertaining league encounter. The fans tried to persuade the German coach to take off Akpeyi and bring on the Bafana Bafana custodian in his place...
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