Kaizer Chiefs are under immense pressure as they prepare to face Marumo Gallants at the FNB Stadium this Wednesday. After suffering back-to-back defeats, both in the Betway Premiership and the CAF Confederation Cup, Amakhosi are desperate for a victory to turn their season around.
Chiefs Seek Redemption Against Gallants
The Soweto giants have had a stuttering start to the 2025-26 campaign. A 1-0 loss to Kabuscorp in the CAF Confederation Cup and a 3-1 defeat to Sekhukhune United have left the team reeling. The last time Chiefs tasted victory was on August 30th against Golden Arrows.
With Chiefs currently sitting third on the log after six matches, they'll be looking to close the gap on the league leaders. Marumo Gallants, meanwhile, are in ninth place with nine points from seven games. They head into this match on the back of three consecutive draws.
Injury Concerns for Chiefs
Adding to Chiefs' woes are injury concerns surrounding Glody Lilepo and Zitha Kwinika. Both players are undergoing assessments after picking up knocks in their recent CAF Confederation Cup match. Lilepo was stretchered off after a reckless tackle, while Kwinika suffered a head injury.
The coaching staff will be hoping that both players are fit enough to feature in the crucial match against Gallants. A win is vital for Chiefs to regain confidence and get their season back on track. The fans will be expecting a strong performance and nothing less than three points.
Kick-off is scheduled for 5:30pm (CAT, GMT+2). All eyes will be on the FNB Stadium as Kaizer Chiefs aim to silence their critics and get back to winning ways.