Mamelodi Sundowns’ utter dominance at the sold-out FNB Stadium left Kaizer Chiefs reeling, suffering a humiliating 4-0 defeat in the Carling Knockout Cup. This loss further dims Amakhosi’s already slim hopes of ending their trophy drought.
Coach Nabi has already conceded that his team is not in contention for the Betway Premiership title at this stage, leaving the Nedbank Cup as their last resort.
The scoreboard reflected Sundowns’ superiority, with Iqraam Rayners scoring twice, while Peter Shalulile and Khuliso Mudau added one each. The match turned uglier for Chiefs when Miguel received his second yellow card, resulting in a 61st-minute red card.
A dejected Coach Nabi apologized to the fans post-match, saying, “I want to apologize for this performance. I am really sorry. Nothing worked for us today.”
In contrast, Mamelodi Sundowns celebrated their resounding victory, booking their ticket to the Carling Knockout semi-finals. They join Richards Bay, who earlier edged Cape Town City on penalties.
With their league title hopes fading, Kaizer Chiefs must regroup and focus on the Nedbank Cup to salvage their season. The pressure mounts on Coach Nabi to deliver and end the trophy drought.
