s Kaizer Chiefs’ FNB stadium turning into a Church?
Kaizer Chiefs faced another setback over the weekend as their iconic home, FNB Stadium, was transformed into a national church gathering.
On Saturday, December 1, tens of thousands of churchgoers gathered at Kaizer Chiefs’ home stadium.
Churches from up and down the country made their way to attend the sixth annual National Day of Prayer event hosted by the Motsepe Foundation.
Don’t worry Kaizer Chiefs fans, FNB Stadium is still yours.
Why FNB Stadium?
Nestled in Johannesburg’s Nasrec district, the 94,000-seater stadium is the largest in South Africa, eclipsing Ellis Park by 32,000.
The National Day of Prayer event was a packed-out show, suggesting that Kaizer Chiefs’ home stadium was their best, and only option – it’s expected to take place in the same venue next year.
Panic for Kaizer Chiefs?
Following a 2-1 midweek victory against Richards Bay, Nasreddine Nabi’s side was confident heading into their Royal AM fixture and put the visitors on the back foot early, scoring two goals in the opening two minutes.
Kaizer Chiefs led until the 51st minute and then conceded in the 89th minute thanks to a Levy Mashiane goal – the game finished 2-2.
We feel that today is a lack of professionalism,” Nabi reported after the game.
“We could’ve ended the first half with five or six to nil, this game could have had seven or eight [goals]
It was another poor showing for club-captain Yusuf Maart, who has been the victim of public outctry’s.
In Maart’s defense, Nabi said, “Yes, I think this is a problem for confidence, for himself. Yusuf sometimes receives too many attacks. It’s difficult, mentally it’s difficult,
“I think the last game, and today, it’s not bad. He gave an excellent performance. Today, I think he gave a good performance.
“I want to see more confidence for himself, and he continues to progress”