Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has admitted there’s a need to bolster his squad after their Cufa Cup penalty shoot-out win over Marumo Gallants, bemoaning their failure to convert chances as he stressed the importance of instilling a winning mentality.
Chiefs created many chances but could not make them count as they needed penalties to win the game 4-3 at Free State Stadium on Sunday. Amakhosi face SuperSport United next in the first round of the Carling Knockout at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday (8pm).
Bruce Bvuma saved two penalties from Mpho Chabatsane and Xola Mlambo to ensure Chiefs lifted the cup for the friendly game. Inácio Miguel, Reeve Frosler, Yusuf Maart and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo converted their spot-kicks in a game that had finished goalless in normal time. Chiefs wasted several chances, especially by Ranga Chivaviro, Mduduzi Shabalala and Wandile Duba.
Nabi hinted Chiefs need to beef up upfront where Chivaviro is the only tried and tested No 9 and, even while looking refreshed in 2024-25, can be wasteful.