Sphiwe Mahlangu talks Kaizer Chiefs
Nasreddine Nabi‘s Kaizer Chiefs are traveling to Mpumalanga to face TS Galaxy in the Betway Premiership on Monday.
BETWAY PREMIERSHIP: TS GALAXY VS KAIZER CHIEFS
TS Galaxy will be playing their 10th game of the season, while their visitors Amakhosi will kick off matchday nine at the Mbombela Stadium on Monday at 15:30.
TS Galaxy’s forward Sphiwe Mahlangu has viewed the Kaizer Chiefs visit as an opportunity to close 2024 with a spot in the top half of the league table.
“The game against Chiefs gives us a chance to increase our chances of getting into the top eight before this year ends,” Mahlangu told Sowetan.
“It’s a game that’s going to be difficult because Chiefs are a big team and they’re eager to bounce back after losing against Polokwane,” Mahlangu added.
“We didn’t start well but since the new coach has taken over, we’ve been doing well. We have managed to avoid losing in our last four games and that has boosted our confidence massively. We are turning the corner now and we want to see ourselves in the top eight before the end of the year,” he concluded.
SIX PLAYERS INJURED
Kaizer Chiefs will do take on TS Galaxy minus six players.
According to Kaizer Chiefs’ injury news update, coach Nasreddine Nabi will be missing six players:
- Edson Castillo
- Nkosingiphile Ngcobo
- Gaston Sirino
- Dillan Solomons
- Bradley Cross
- Brandon Petersen.
Kaizer Chiefs officially communited the news on Saturday:
“Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi will be without six influential players for their upcoming Betway Premiership clash against TS Galaxy on Monday. The injured players include midfielders Edson Castillo, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Gaston Sirino, defenders Dillan Solomons and Bradley Cross, as well as goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.
“The players sustained their injuries in various matches but are expected to return to action soon. Despite these injury setbacks, Amakhosi are focused on preparing for the encounter and confident of delivering a strong performance.
“Coach Nabi’s charges will be seeking to bounce back from their disappointing loss to Polokwane City last weekend. TS Galaxy were victorious in their last league match.”
Meanwhile, the likes of Bruce Bvuma, Fiacre Ntwari, Teboho Potsane, Happy Mishiane and Pule Mmodi are expected to get big opportunities to impress coach Nabi.
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