Amakhosi aren’t out of the title race – Komphela

STEVE Komphela said it three times to emphasise the point of how much he believes Kaizer Chiefs are still in the Absa Premiership race even though they dropped two points in Polokwane.

The points that Chiefs lost in the 2-2 draw with Baroka FC at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday could have taken them to second place.

But Amakhosi remain in fourth, three points behind log leaders Cape Town City.

“No! No! No! We are still in it. I only concentrate on us. I don’t look at somebody else’s activities. Those who are better qualified can form their own opinion. Me, I am standing where I am,” Komphela said.

The coach admitted that it was worrying that the club dropped vital points, especially in the final stretch, even though they have gone nine games without a loss.

It’s the four draws in that run that hampered their progress up the log. It’s the same thing with Matsatsantsa a Pitori, who are on a 19-match unbeaten run. That run includes 10 draws.

City also dropped points in their goalless draw with Bloemfontein Celtic. These dropped points have made this a tight league race as Wits and Sundowns have also not been consistent.

“There are still a lot of games to play,” Komphela said. “It’s only that you don’t want to drop points at a crucial time when everyone wants three points. The league is coming to an end. It’s crunch time. Every point counts. But these three points (against Baroka) were very important us.”

Chiefs’ last nine games include hosting Sundowns, visiting the Citizens and Matsatsantsa before ending their campaign at home against the Clever Boys.

Those games will go a long way in deciding the destination of the league.