Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at an ironic twist in the title race. There’s also a devastating blow for Mdu Shabalala.
Kaizer Chiefs hand Orlando Pirates title initiative
After a 1-1 draw between Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns, Pirates know that convincing wins in their three remaining fixtures will likely secure the title. They trail Sundowns by three points, with a game in hand, but have a favourable goal difference of +41. Sundowns’ goal difference sits at +34. The Brazilians kick off first on Saturday against Siwelele, so Pirates could trail them by six points when their match with Magesi kicks off that evening. It’s going to the wire in 2025-26. We’ll certainly see what Pirates are made of if Sundowns manage to heap some scoreboard pressure onto the Sea Robbers this weekend.
Shabalala is almost certainly out of the World Cup
Kaizer Chiefs attacking midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala needs surgery after he broke his arm in a tackle during Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw with Sundowns. This injury leaves his already faint hopes of a World Cup call-up for Bafana Bafana in tatters.
