Kaizer Chiefs turn focus to Mamelodi Sundowns after MTN8 heartbreak

Kaizer Chiefs will be hoping to quickly put their MTN8 disappointment behind them when they return to Betway Premiership action at FNB Stadium this week.

Amakhosi’s hopes of lifting the MTN8 were ended on Sunday after they suffered a 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Golden Arrows, bringing their cup campaign to an early conclusion.

The result was a frustrating setback for Kaizer Chiefs, who had been hoping to make a strong start under new coach Fernando Da Cruz.

Demanding week

Attention now turns to the league, where Amakhosi face another demanding week at the Calabash.

Kaizer Chiefs are scheduled to host Sekhukhune United on Wednesday, 12 August (19:30) in their first home league fixture before welcoming Mamelodi Sundowns to FNB Stadium on Saturday, 15 August at 15:30.

The Mamelodi Sundowns encounter is expected to attract a big crowd, with tickets priced at R100 and available through the MyTicket app, as well as Shoprite and Checkers outlets nationwide.

For Kaizer Chiefs, the clash against the defending league heavyweights provides an immediate opportunity to respond to the MTN8 disappointment.

The three-match home run was billed as a major opportunity for Amakhosi to build early momentum across competitions.

Instead, their MTN8 campaign is already over, leaving the Betway Premiership as the immediate priority.

Kaizer Chiefs will need to regroup quickly, with supporters expecting a strong response against Sekhukhune before the attention turns to the much-anticipated Soweto-versus-Pretoria showdown with Mamelodi Sundowns.

The Glamour boys beat Kruger United 3-1 in their opening Betway Premiership match of the season, while Masandawana’s first league clash against Marumo Gallants was postponed.