New Signings & Key Numbers: Chiefs’ Halfway Analysis

Kaizer Chiefs are currently second on the Betway Premiership standings.

Halfway through the season, Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are producing numbers that put them in a good position to finally end their league title drought. 

Amakhosi are genuine title contenders and last night’s victory over Marumo Gallants is a clear indication that they can grind out results even on the tough occasions.

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Former Amakhosi defender Mokete Tsotetsi has been impressed with how Chiefs signings have added value to the team this season. The likes of Flavio Silva, Thabiso Monyane, Lebohang Maboe, Siphesihle Ndlovu and Paseka Mako have played their part and Tsotetsi believes they make the Soweto giants stronger. 

“I’ve been watching them. If you look at how they finished last season, there was a lot of improvement. Starting the new season, there were some hiccups, including coach Nabi leaving them. There are new players who have come in and they have started fairly well. The new players found the team on a good track from the previous season after winning the Nedbank Cup and they continued from there, and they added value,” Tsotetsi said to Soccer Laduma.

“Chiefs have been consistent at the back and that will help the goalkeeper. It’s a positive thing for them and I am happy with that. They are consistent with the back four and results are showing. Halfway through the season, they are in a good position.”

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THE NUMBERS

1 – Amakhosi suffered their only loss of the season against Sekhukhune United, going down 3-1. It’s the only time this season they have conceded more than one goal in a game.

6 – Chiefs are proving to be the 1-0 kings of the PSL at the moment. They have registered six 1-0 wins, showing how they are able to grind out three points on tough days.

6 – In the six away matches Amakhosi have played this season, they have not conceded a goal. They are the only club in the league not to concede away from home this season.

10 – They are the first team this season to hit the 10 clean sheet mark. Orlando Pirates have nine clean sheets

15 – They may be doing well in defence, but it’s not quite the same upfront, which is something the coaches will be working on. With 15 goals, Amakhosi are one of the lowest scoring sides in the top eight. Seventh-placed Durban City have scored 15 times, while Polokwane City have netted 11 goals.

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