Kaizer Chiefs legend Erick Mathoho and winger Tebogo Potsane have offered their insights into Amakhosi’s current situation and future prospects.
The Soweto giants are enduring a turbulent spell, having failed to secure a victory in their last four Betway Premiership matches under coach Nasreddine Nabi.
Under immense pressure, Nabi’s troops are set to confront Mamelodi Sundowns in a critical Nedbank Cup semi-final at Loftus Versfeld Stadium this evening [Sunday]. Kickoff is at 18:00.
A win would offer Amakhosi a chance to salvage their disappointing season, propelling them into the Nedbank Cup final. This will also bring them one step closer to ending their near-decade-long trophy drought as the Nedbank Cup is their only realistic shot at silverware in the 2024/25 campaign.
Despite Nabi’s repeated assertions about rebuilding and needing quality additions, he faces increasing scrutiny from Chiefs fans and pundits, who are demanding immediate results.
But Mathoho, a decade-long Amakhosi veteran and 2012/13 season Nedbank Cup winner with the club, believes the club can turn their fortunes around.
“I’m confident that things will turn around for the team,” said Mathoho. “The players need all the support they can get, and I’m happy to see the fans coming out in numbers to motivate the team.
“Players must work hard if they want to succeed against Sundowns. It’s a big match, and every player needs to bring their A-game if they want to make a difference,” added Mathoho, who is well-versed in the drama of this high-stakes encounter.
POTSANE SAYS CURRENT CHIEFS PLAYERS WANT TO BE THE GLORY GENERATION
Meanwhile, Potsane, driven by the hope of sealing a spot in the final, stated that they aspire to be the “generation” to bring back glory to Naturena, a feat last achieved in 2015.
“We’re inspired by the nature of the competition. We know that reaching the final would be a significant step towards achieving our goals, and we’re focused on giving it our all,” he said.
“We also want to be remembered as a generation that contributed to the trophy cabinet.”
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