Kaizer Chiefs fans may want to grab their calculators as the Betway Premiership season approaches its conclusion.
With two rounds remaining, Amakhosi are at risk of missing out on a top 8 finish once again. This past weekend, the Soweto giants celebrated victory in the Nedbank Cup, defeating their rivals Orlando Pirates 2-1 in the final.
While their cup run has been successful, the team has performed averagely during the league season. Failing to secure a spot in the top 8 could result in Nasreddine Nabi being relieved of his duties as head coach.
Permutations: How Kaizer Chiefs Can Enter the Top 8
Amakhosi will face Sekhukhune United and Polokwane City in their final two matches. Babina Noko have already qualified for the top 8 and are also in the running to qualify for next season’s CAF Confederations Cup.
Rise and Shine need a convincing win against Cape Town City to nearly assure their top-eight finish before their last match of the season. For Kaizer Chiefs, their path is straightforward: they must win both of their remaining matches and hope for favourable outcomes.
The highest point total they can achieve is 36. However, Magesi FC and SuperSport United could surpass this total if they win all their matches, potentially knocking Amakhosi out of the top eight.
Kaizer Chiefs’ sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr has underscored the importance of finishing in the top 8.
“We need to be [in the top 8],” he told Xoliswa Zondo on 5FM.
“We know our objectives before the season started. We missed out on it last year.
“We are going to give everything that we can to make sure that we feature in every cup possible next season.
Last season, Kaizer Chiefs failed to make top 8
“It’s two tough games – Polokwane City and Sekhukhune, teams that are actually doing well this season. So, it won’t be easy but from our side it’s a must.
“We need to be in the top 8 and give everything we can to make sure we do that,” said the Kaizer Chiefs boss.
Can Amakhosi finish in the top 8?
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