Kaizer Chiefs’ struggles in the Betway Premiership deepened on Wednesday
night after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Siwelele FC at a subdued
FNB Stadium. The result extends their winless run to four matches, causing
them to drop to fourth place in the table.
In search of a spark, coach Cavin Johnson handed a debut to off-season
signing Etiosa Ighodaro and recalled young winger Mfundo Vilakazi, whose
early energy down the right flank offered a glimmer of hope for the home
fans.
However, that optimism was nearly shattered just 17 minutes in when Siwelele
striker Chibuike Ohizu was denied from point-blank range by a crucial
Brandon Petersen save, highlighting the visitors’ threat on the
counter-attack.
Despite dominating possession for large stretches, Amakhosi lacked a cutting
edge in the final third. A double substitution at halftime failed to fully
rectify the issue, as second-half chances for Glody Lilepo and Zitha Kwinika
went begging.
The match encapsulated Chiefs’ current woes: plenty of control but a
glaring inability to convert dominance into goals. Their frustration was
compounded in the dying stages when an injury to Khanyiso Mayo forced them
to finish the match with ten men, summing up a night where nothing went
right for the Soweto giants.
Lineups:
Kaizer Chiefs: Petersen; Frosler, Kwinika, McCarthy, Miguel (Cross 46’);
Mthethwa, Cele; Vilakazi, Shabalala, Duba (Lilepo 46’); Ighodaro.
Subs: Bvuma, Cross, Monyane, Ndlovu, Maboe, Sirino, Velebayi, Lilepo, Mayo.
Siwelele FC: Goss; Mfolozi, Sanoka, Makhele, Rapoo; Margeman, Mokhouane,
Lungu; Pule, Potsane, Ohizu.
Subs: Xulu, Luthuli, Khonyane, Lakay, Baliti, Magidigidi, Moralo, Saile,
Ayer.
