Kaizer Chiefs don't have a great record against Orlando Pirates lately but Amakhosi fans did have something to shout about this weekend.
Kaizer Chiefs dashed Orlando Pirates’ league DStv Diski Challenge dreams with a 2-0 win in the Soweto Derby at the weekend.Stellenbosch remains five points adrift of leaders Sundowns after losing their own derby clash 2-1 against Cape Town Spurs. In the weekend’s biggest match, Chiefs beat Pirates to dent the Bccaneers’ hopes of catching Sundowns. Amakhosi took a 63rd-minute lead via a Xolani Cossa free-kick. Chiefs doubled their lead in the 77th minute through Naledi Hlongwane.
“Yes, it’s true it is the same player that Pirates have been monitoring. That was when he was still in Zambia, but he moved to Tanzania in January. Chiefs are also believed to have shown interest and enquired about him. He is a very good striker and I believe he can fit in any team that could get him. So for now, both teams have shown interest in him .” said a source who also believes Simba are willing to sell. was made available for loan/sale in January but nobody took the bait.
“There are other players who are still on the loan list and Marou is one of them. Yes, the coach and the technical team have given everyone the chance in the second half of the season. This is to prove themselves and though it’s like that Marou is one of those who would be sent on loan. It will only change if things happen differently but for now, Marou is on the loan list,” said the source.
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