Hardship unites Amakhosi
Players learning a great deal as they forge ahead in the Caf Champions League.
The hardship a team goes through participating in continental competitions is what Kaizer Chiefs can bank on going forward, with their players all learning a lot as they forge ahead in the Caf Champions League.
Chiefs have had a poor season domestically, as they head into tomorrow’s DStv Premiership meeting with Cape Town City, still unsure of a place in next season’s MTN8.
However, they have been a different team on the continent, reaching the Caf Champions League quarterfinals, with the draw set to take place on Friday week.
One of the players who got “toughened up” during Amakhosi’s travels is Njabulo Blom, who believes the lessons will come in handy for the club in the near future.
The Naturena side have reached the last eight for the first time in a competition that they have been previously accused of not taking seriously enough.
“It was difficult and we know how Africa is, but we managed to come up with a good result that made us qualify for the quarterfinals, and it is a great feeling because the Champions League is not just any cup,” said the 20-year-old Blom.
“We are representing the country in the continent, so it is a great feeling to have achieved that.”
While that may have been good, for them to return to the Champions League next season, they will have to win it this term.
They had qualified for this season’s run by finishing second to Mamelodi Sundowns in the domestic league, but their league form this season has been off, with four draws in their last five games, stalling any recent progress.
Still, Chiefs could get into the top eight tomorow if they can produce a similar performance to when they unexpectedly beat Cape Town City earlier in the year.
The two meet at FNB Stadium (5pm) for this fixture which promises some fireworks.
The Citizens will be in high spirits after beating SuperSport United 3-0 last tiem out, while Amakhosi were lucky to escape with a draw at Baroka (1-1).