Kaizer Chiefs urged to show consistency as they switch focus to Chippa United

Kaizer Chiefs urged to show consistency as they switch focus to Chippa United

Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana international Mandla Masango believes that Amakhosi’s 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Nedbank Cup this past weekend will lift the confidence in the team and help them finish in a respectable position this season.

Masango was speaking to SABC Sport during a campaign launch by Chiefs’ sponsor, SuperSport Bet, as they also looked forward to the upcoming Soweto derbies in the Betway Premiership and Nedbank Cup.

Masango says starting with the league game against Chippa United this weekend, Chiefs need to show consistency.

"I think this win will most definitely do a world of wonders for these guys because now, you know when you're in a big game, it gives you that motivation factor that you can build momentum from,” Masango said.

“Now everyone is confident that we can be able to win, we beat Sundowns, why not beat Chippa. So I think this was a massive boost to morale for the team, I won't lie. Now, it's just a matter of being consistent, that's all."

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Chiefs’ biggest problem this season has been consistency.

The club has not won three games in a row this season, and this has affected their standing on the log.

However, reaching the final has also improved their chances of returning to the CAF inter-club competitions next season, with the CAF Confederation Cup now within their sights.

Masango says the possibility of Sundowns, Pirates and Chiefs all playing in CAF tournaments is good for the country.

"It was a good thing that Chiefs managed to get into the final because now we need more teams in the African competitions. As you can see, Pirates and Sundowns, they're doing well and it really boosts the national team in terms of having that experience and competing at that level, you know,” he added.

“So, it's good and I hope also Chiefs get to that level where they compete in Africa as well. We are very much optimistic that the trophy drought will come to an end, that's what we're looking forward to, they have a chance, it's just 90 minutes to rewrite everything to erase all the 10 years.

“So, this is the opportunity for them, it's there for the taking."