Chiefs coach, Arthur Zwane issues Soweto derby warning

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has suggested Orlando Pirates should be wary of a wounded Amakhosi outfit this Saturday. Arthur Zwane, coach of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix READ MORE: Benni McCarthy makes massive claim about his former clubs Amakhosi will meet Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup semi-final at FNB stadium this coming Saturday, with […]

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Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has suggested Orlando Pirates should be wary of a wounded Amakhosi outfit this Saturday.

Arthur Zwane, coach of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix

Amakhosi will meet Orlando Pirates in the Nedbank Cup semi-final at FNB stadium this coming Saturday, with Chiefs having earned their fifth straight victory over their perennial rivals earlier this season, a feat never before achieved in 53 years of illustrious history.

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Chiefs have enjoyed a league double over the Buccaneers this season as part of that winning run, but Pirates lie above them in the DStv Premiership table, and look well-placed to finish as league runners-up.

“Pirates are oozing confidence, but they are coming into this game also knowing very well that they are playing a Kaizer Chiefs that is wounded,” Arthur Zwane commented. “So we will give our best and we are going to FNB (Stadium) to win the game. In terms of preparations, last time we got it right, but as their coach says this time it will be a different Orlando Pirates, so only time will tell; that’s all I can say.”

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ZWANE HAS SUGGESTED CHIEFS WILL BE UNDERDOGS

Zwane’s first full season at the helm has had its ups and downs, largely beset by injuries and suspensions throughout the campaign. However, he is still in with a chance of becoming the first coach to guide Amakhosi to a major trophy in seven years.

“We all know that games like this are difficult for everyone,” the coach commented. “They are also unpredictable, so, as things stand Pirates are doing very well. We are coming into this game as underdogs so the only thing that is left for us is to believe in ourselves and go to FNB Stadium with one thing in our minds, to keep going and give our best and make sure we come out victorious.”

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