Chiefs target scores two goals for Benni McCarthy’s team

Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with the Kenyan goal machine Michael Olunga who plays for Al-Duhail in Qatar. The 30-year-old Amakhosi target is also producing the goods in international football under coach Benni McCarthy.

MICHAEL OLUNGA DELIVERS FOR KENYA

In what was McCarthy’s debut match for the Harambe Stars last Thursday, Olunga scored in the 3-3 draw against Gambia. The Kaizer Chiefs target found the net again as Kenya lost 2-1 to Gabon on Sunday. The two goals took Olunga’s international tally to 21 goals in 48 caps.

KAIZER CHIEFS RESERVE TEAM CLAIM SOWETO DERBY PRIDE

While the senior team has been on an international break, the DStv Diski Challenge team has taken top spot after a narrow 1-0 win over rivals Orlando Pirates. Aiden McCarthy, the son of Kaizer Chiefs legend Fabian McCarthy, decided the game with a cool penalty conversion.

“Defender, Aden McCarthy scored from the penalty spot midway through the second half to secure a 1-0 win for Kaizer Chiefs reserves over Soweto rivals, Orlando Pirates reserves, at the DDC Festival in Bloemfontein on Sunday, a result that sees Amakhosi maintain their position at the top of the DStv Diski Challenge league table,” Amakhosi posted on their website.

“They hold a one point lead over second-placed Stellenbosch, as well as a game in hand, and will be determined to continue their sparkling form when they tackle third-placed SuperSport United in their next encounter, on Saturday, 29 March at FNB stadium (kickoff at noon),” Kazier Chiefs concluded.

KAIZER CHIEFS TO RETURN TO KWAZULU NATAL

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi is facing high pressure to win the next game after losing 2-0 to Richards Bay FC in Durban before the FIFA international break last Sunday.

According to the Premier Soccer League, Amakhosi have to visit Golden Arrows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday, 29 March, at 15:30.