Kaizer Chiefs have learned their Carling Knockout quarter-final opponents while the club continues to be linked with marquee transfer targets.
Kaizer Chiefs news: 21 October 2024
Amakhosi fans are buzzing at the prospect of facing Sundowns
Chiefs, Magesi, Richards Bay, and Marumo Gallants were in the unseeded pot. Meanwhile, Sundowns, Cape Town City, TS Galaxy and Stellenbosch were the seeded sides after finishing in the top eight last season. Amakhosi knew they were getting a seeded opponent and got the most difficult task on paper. However, if they can get past the Brazilians they’ll quietly fancy their chances of going all the way. Here’s the full draw with the holders Stellenbosch travelling to Limpopo to face Marumo Gallants.
- Richards Bay vs Cape Town City
- Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns
- TS Galaxy vs Magesi FC
- Marumo Gallants vs Stellenbosch FC
Chiefs want to sign two attackers
Amakhosi technical staff want to ship out George Matlou and bring in a few attack-minded players when January rolls around. Namely, a striker and a winger. According to Soccer-Laduma, Amakhosi could revisit interest in the experienced Kenyan legend Olunga to complement Ranga Chivaviro up top. They also want to sign a new wide attacker to potentially free Gaston Sirino up to operate in the number 10 role when Mduduzi Shabalala needs a rest.
Betway Premiership is next
Chiefs thumped SuperSport 4-0 with goals from Gaston Sirino, Yusuf Maart, Ranga Chivaviro and Ashley Du Preez to stamp their ticket in the final eight of the Carling Knockout. Meanwhile, they have just under a week to wait until their next Betway Premiership fixture. They’ve started this campaign with two wins from three, and a recent defeat to Sundowns. Their goal, of course, will be to compete for next season’s MTN8 at a minimum. Here are their next few fixtures:
- SuperSport United – Saturday, October 26, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30
- Magesi FC – Wednesday, October 30, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 19:30
- Royal AM – Sunday, November 9 – FNB Stadium, 17:30
Will Chiefs get past Sundowns in the Carling Knockout quarters?
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