Kaizer Chiefs will be targeting a return to winning ways when Benni McCarthy's AmaZulu make the trip to FNB Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Kaizer Chiefs will be targeting a return to winning ways when Benni McCarthy's AmaZulu make the trip to FNB Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Amakhosi will be champing at the bit to return to action, especially after a 2-1 defeat to Richard Bay in the Nedbank Cup and the postponement of their CAF Champions League clash with Wydad Casablanca.
This after Chiefs' five-match unbeaten streak came to a halt with a 2-1 defeat to Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates at the end of January.
Winger Philani Zulu says he is expecting a tough game, telling kaizerchiefs.com: "It's not going to be an easy game.
"They played on Sunday and now they have the momentum going forward. We have not played since the previous game in Nedbank Cup 10 days ago, it's now all up to us as players to keep our feet on the ground and our heads up high and looking forward to the next game."
He continued: "It's going to be a different ball game. They now have more confidence and they play well as a team when going forward.
"They can keep the ball and are a very structured team. They are even more offensive than before. It is up to us to bring our 'A game'.
"Just as much as they are higher on the standings, we have to do well. We are very much prepared for the game."
AmaZulu, meanwhile, head into the midweek encounter on the back of a six-match unbeaten streak in the Premiership.
Their most recent result, a goalless draw against Swallows FC, ended a four-match winning streak.
McCarthy admitted that AmaZulu weren't at their best in the stalemate, but was pleased with a very strong defensive display.
He told SuperSport TV after the Swallows match: "They didn't have a shot on target, so defensively our structure was very good but in our offensive play we didn't attack.
"A lot of players were not in the party today, and it's forced us to giveaway two points.
"But we came out with a point against the high flyers so I can't be too harsh. We have to go back and refocus and regroup and come Wednesday we should be ready for Chiefs."
Wednesday's Premiership clash between theses two sides kicks off at 15h00 at FNB Stadium.
Kaizer Chiefs v AmaZulu
Kaizer Chiefs will be targeting a return to winning ways when Benni McCarthy's AmaZulu make the trip to FNB Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Amakhosi will be champing at the bit to return to action, especially after a 2-1 defeat to Richard Bay in the Nedbank Cup and the postponement of their CAF Champions League clash with Wydad Casablanca.
This after Chiefs' five-match unbeaten streak came to a halt with a 2-1 defeat to Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates at the end of January.
Winger Philani Zulu says he is expecting a tough game, telling kaizerchiefs.com: "It's not going to be an easy game.
"They played on Sunday and now they have the momentum going forward. We have not played since the previous game in Nedbank Cup 10 days ago, it's now all up to us as players to keep our feet on the ground and our heads up high and looking forward to the next game."
He continued: "It's going to be a different ball game. They now have more confidence and they play well as a team when going forward.
"They can keep the ball and are a very structured team. They are even more offensive than before. It is up to us to bring our 'A game'.
"Just as much as they are higher on the standings, we have to do well. We are very much prepared for the game."
AmaZulu, meanwhile, head into the midweek encounter on the back of a six-match unbeaten streak in the Premiership.
Their most recent result, a goalless draw against Swallows FC, ended a four-match winning streak.
McCarthy admitted that AmaZulu weren't at their best in the stalemate, but was pleased with a very strong defensive display.
He told SuperSport TV after the Swallows match: "They didn't have a shot on target, so defensively our structure was very good but in our offensive play we didn't attack.
"A lot of players were not in the party today, and it's forced us to giveaway two points.
"But we came out with a point against the high flyers so I can't be too harsh. We have to go back and refocus and regroup and come Wednesday we should be ready for Chiefs."
Wednesday's Premiership clash between theses two sides kicks off at 15h00 at FNB Stadium.
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