Kaizer Chiefs determined to humble first division hopefuls
Kaizer Chiefs is determined to redeem themselves by beating Milford in order to get one step closer to clinching some silverware.
Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango is confident that Amakhosi will beat Milford if they don’t make mistakes.
After coming off a goalless draw against Royal AM in their first DStv Premiership match of 2024, Chiefs face a tricky Nedbank Cup last 32 tie against NFD side, Milford FC on Sunday.
Having lost to smaller teams in the past, Cavin Johnson’s side knows nothing but a win will keep them in contention to win silverware this season.
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Msimango said the club was not too focused on the 0-0 draw against Royal AM.
“Personally, I feel good. My fitness levels are where they need to be for me to perform for the Club. I think I can also speak for my teammates in that we have been training very well, and working hard.,” said the Kaizer Chiefs midfielder.
“Unfortunately, the result didn’t go the way we wanted against Royal AM, but it is not something to linger on. We have seen where we can improve and made our corrections, so Milford will be another challenge for us to rectify our mistakes and win the game,” the tough-tackling centre-back told www.kaizerchiefs.com.
Amakhosi have suffered the ignominy of such giant-killing acts in the past, a fate Msimango is determined to prevent.
“You worry about every opponent because each one proves to be a challenge in their own aspect. When you look back through the Nedbank Cup, lower division teams have a history of doing well against higher division teams, because the motivation is different and the mentality is different when playing a team of Chiefs’ calibre.
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Msimango said the club has watched Milford and analysed them.
“We know they are a good side with quality players, so we are preparing accordingly to avoid an upset and advance to the next round.”
The Nedbank Cup remains an avenue open to Kaizer Chiefs to end their wait for a major trophy, which is something Msimango intends to put right as soon as possible.