Kaizer Chiefs celebrated their first clean sheet of the Betway Premiership season with a 1-0 win over Chippa United on Sunday evening at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
From the start, Chiefs showed determination, pushing forward through strong plays on the wings and down the middle. Wandile Duba delivered a dangerous cross to Yusuf Maart, whose effort was saved by Chippa goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali.
Full time score: (Shabalala 45’) Kaizer Chiefs 1 : 0 Chippa United
Betway Man of the Match: Mduduzi Shabalala#Amakhosi4Life #AlwaysHome #BetwayPrem pic.twitter.com/Yugs6kNtVJ
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) December 29, 2024
The breakthrough came just before halftime when youngster Mduduzi Shabalala dazzled the defense with his skill and scored a well-taken goal in the 45th minute, giving Amakhosi the lead.
In the second half, Chiefs maintained their dominance in possession, while Chippa United struggled to create solid attacking opportunities. Despite some late pressure and a near-equalizer from Bienvenu Eva Nga, Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma stood firm to protect the lead.
The win moves Kaizer Chiefs to seventh place in the standings and gives the team a much-needed confidence boost with a strong defensive performance.
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— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) December 29, 2024
Match Highlights:
- Goal: Mduduzi Shabalala (45’)
- Key Players: Bruce Bvuma’s goalkeeping and Shabalala’s decisive strike
Final Score:
Kaizer Chiefs 1 (Shabalala 45’)
Chippa United 0
This result is a step in the right direction for the Glamour Boys, as they aim to climb higher in the league standings.
