Overview
- Chiefs sit third with eight points from four matches and will meet winless Siwelele on Sunday at Dobsonville in a fixture moved from Royal Bafokeng.
- The season began with two wins over Kruger United and Sekhukhune United before consecutive draws with Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay left the club short of early momentum.
- Kaizer Chiefs were eliminated in the first round of the MTN8 and have refocused on league form to recover lost ground in the Betway Premiership.
- Coach Fernando da Cruz has instructed the squad to study opponents closely and to work on keeping possession and defending more effectively during the week of preparation.
- The club is relying on the longstanding midfield link-up of Lebohang Maboe and Sphesihle Ndlovu plus the returning Etiosa Ighodaro to supply goals as Chiefs try to close a five-point gap on leaders Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.