Kaizer Chiefs secured a resounding 4-0 victory over SuperSport United in Polokwane, marching through to the quarter-finals of the Carling Black Label Cup in dominant fashion. The Amakhosi put on a clinical display, outclassing SuperSport United with goals from Gaston Sirino, Yusuf Maart, Ranga Chivaviro, and Ashley Du Preez.
The match kicked off with both teams taking time to settle, but SuperSport United began to pile on early pressure, winning several corners in the opening minutes. Chiefs goalkeeper Ntwari was called into action with a series of brilliant saves, keeping SuperSport at bay.
The breakthrough came in the 33rd minute when Gaston Sirino, who was later named Man of the Match, scored a stunning goal to give Kaizer Chiefs a 1-0 lead at halftime. The mercurial midfielder, who also provided an assist, was instrumental in his team’s success, stating after the match, “I’m here to help Kaizer Chiefs, and the mentality has changed.”
Kaizer Chiefs came out stronger in the second half, and Yusuf Maart doubled their lead in the 53rd minute with a clinical finish. The turning point, however, came from a half-time conversation between Chiefs’ head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, and striker Ranga Chivaviro. Nabi motivated Chivaviro, promising him a goal. True to his word, Chivaviro found the back of the net in the 73rd minute, making it 3-0.
SuperSport United tried to respond, but Kaizer Chiefs’ defense held firm. Ashley Du Preez put the icing on the cake in stoppage time, scoring the fourth goal in the 95th minute to seal the emphatic victory.
Coach Nabi expressed his satisfaction after the game, highlighting the team’s improvement under his leadership. “I don’t need an emotional reaction like the fans. It’s my responsibility to support my players. I promised Chivaviro he would score, and thank you, Allah, he did.”
With this win, Kaizer Chiefs advance to the last eight of the Carling Knockout Cup, continuing their remarkable form under Nabi’s guidance. The victory is a sign of the team’s growing dominance, as they remain a force to be reckoned with in South African football.
In other Carling Black Label Cup results, Magesi FC defeated Orlando Pirates 3-2, while Mamelodi Sundowns crushed Golden Arrows 5-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.
