Chippa United chairman Siviwe Mpengesi has made a heartfelt plea ahead of the DStv Premiership clash against Kaizer Chiefs.
The Chilli Boys have endured hardships in finding a consistent winning form, and they find themselves fighting relegation.
Chippa have abruptly made five coaching chances in the 2022/23 season. As a result, they’ve struggled to establish themselves as one of the competitive sides.
The Gqeberha-based side started the season with Daine Klate at the helm. Meanwhile, Morgan Mammila, Kurt Lentjies and Siyabulela Gwambi were also in charge before going out of the exit door.
Last week, Chippa reappointed Lehlohonolo Seema as their head coach to save the club from being relegated to the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
With panic of getting relegated creeping in at Chippa, chairman Mpengesi has made a heartfelt plea ahead of Chiefs’ clash on Thursday.
CHIPPA MPENGESI MAKES PLEA AHEAD CRUCIAL CHIEFS CLASH
“To all Chippa United Football Club supporters, stakeholders and people of Eastern Cape. In light of our recent performances,” Mpengesi said in a club statement.
“We share your disappointment and recognise that we must strive for better. We understand the significance of being the only Premier Soccer League club in the Eastern Cape. And the pride it brings to our communities.
“We are approaching very important games, we stand united in our pursuit of maximum points. We’re determined to fight and safeguard the presence of top-tier in this great province.
“As we prepare to celebrate Freedom Day tomorrow [Thursday] marking 29 years of democracy.
“We plead and call upon all our supporters and stakeholders to rally behind us in our match match against Kaizer Chiefs Football Club.
“Let’s come together and show our strength, unity and spirit of freedom as we strive for victory on this significant day.
“As our theme says ‘Asiphelelanga kushota Chippa’ (We are not united enough without Chippa United Football Club).
“It is only through our collective efforts that we can ensure the Eastern Cape’s proud representative in the PSL continues,” Mpengesi concluded.
Chippa United will welcome Kaizer Chiefs at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday, 27th of April looking to walk away with maximum points.
Furthermore, Chippa is languishing at the 15th spot on league table after 26 games played.
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