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‘They Will Remain Trophy-Less Until Jesus Comes Back’

Zwane emphasized that Saile consistently positioned himself well but lacked the clinical touch required to convert chances into goals.

45min Football Reporter by 45min Football Reporter
May 9, 2023
in Kaizer Chiefs

Orlando Pirates’ 2-1 victory over Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup has ignited a debate among football enthusiasts, particularly regarding the performance of striker Christian Saile Basomboli. Chiefs’ head coach, Arthur Zwane, expressed his frustration over the missed opportunities and defended Saile in a post-match interview. Zwane emphasized that Saile consistently positioned himself well but lacked the clinical touch required to convert chances into goals.

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However, some Chiefs fans criticized Saile for squandering numerous promising opportunities and suggested that he might be better suited as a winger rather than a striker. One reader, khothakhosi, expressed their disappointment, saying, “How can an international striker miss an open net inside the six-yard area? He is not a goal scorer. Chiefs need to find strikers to improve the team for next season.”

The 45min readership responded to the story with a range of opinions. Natureshandu prioritized Chiefs’ trophyless season, saying, “Making sure Kaizer Chiefs finish the season without a trophy matters more than Orlando Pirates winning this cup to me. Chiefs should continue to suffer!” On the other hand, Saavedra remarked, “They will remain trophy-less until Jesus Christ comes back.” UserThautha defended Chiefs and warned against underestimating them, stating, “I’m going to archive your comment and will remind you when they beat you and win a trophy next season, just make sure you don’t die from jealous chest pains before then.”

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Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates’ head coach, Jose Riveiro, expressed his immense pride as his team secured their second cup final of the season. Having already won the MTN 8, the Sea Robbers will now face Sekhukhune United in the Nedbank Cup final. Riveiro applauded his team’s fighting spirit during the extra-time victory against Kaizer Chiefs, with goals from Kermit Erasmus and Sandile Mthethwa sealing the win.

Among the readers, opinions varied regarding the team’s performance. Nozachabz expressed satisfaction with the victory but voiced concerns about Saleng’s decision-making, stating, “Instead of playing it easy, he complicates things. Every time he wants to carry the ball, he ends up passing backwards.” Another reader, morewasn, praised the team’s achievement and suggested giving more opportunities to young talent like Ratomo. Conversely, Fela questioned Riveiro’s tactics and criticized the coach for not starting Ratomo, saying, “After scoring, you sat back instead of going for the kill.”

The intense match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs has evoked passionate responses from readers, showcasing the deep-rooted rivalries and strong opinions that surround South African football. As the season progresses, football enthusiasts eagerly await the next chapter in this captivating narrative

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