Overview
- Kaizer Chiefs were held 0-0 by bottom-placed Chippa United at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, with Dumisani Msibi denying several chances and Flavio Da Silva missing the clearest opening.
- The result leaves Chiefs five points behind leaders Orlando Pirates after 12 matches and in fifth place, with a chance to trim the gap against TS Galaxy on Sunday as Pirates play a cup final.
- Coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze made seven changes to the starting XI, including first starts this season for George Matlou and a recall for Nkosingiphile Ngcobo.
- Ben Youssef said there were "no excuses" for the stalemate, acknowledging ongoing finishing problems as Chiefs sit on 13 league goals in 12 games despite a defense that has allowed just six.
- Mamelodi Sundowns drew 1-1 at Siwelele to end the year second, two points behind Pirates, while Chippa remain last with one win in 14 as the league pauses for the AFCON break.