Captain Itumeleng Khune has said that the most important game in his mind is the Soweto derby this coming Tuesday pitting Kaizer Chiefs against Moroka Swallows.
Kick-off for the potential explosive clash is at 19h30 on Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at Soccer City Complex, Soweto.
Khune has been solid as a rock between the poles both for the Club and country, despite not stopping Collins Mbesuma’s rocket winning goal against Zambia in the Nelson Mandela Challenge.
“I am focusing on the next game against Swallows. This is the biggest game for me because it is the next game,” Khune told kaizerchiefs.com.
“Swallows have done well recently and they cannot be under-estimated. They have assembled a good team and one has to look at what they have achieved in the past two seasons. We need to be at our best to beat them,” he said.
“We are happy that we have gone so many games unbeaten and we are determined to continue with the good run we have enjoyed this season.
“People have spoken about us beating Swallows in recent years but that will count for nothing on Tuesday. The derby is about bragging rights and Swallows will go out there and fight for every ball and their badge….which is the same for us. "
Khune also took time to praise his teammate, Lehlohonolo Majoro, following his brace against SuperSport United in the last game: “He has done well. He has been working hard in training pushing him to the limit".
He added: "I do think though the credit should go to everyone in the team from the Management, the squad, Technical Team and the fans for the way we have started this season. We know that we still have a long way to go".
Meanwhile, Willard ‘Cheese & Onion’ Katsande is determined to do his best for the club this season.
“I do not want to see the season ending without us winning the trophy.
“We are targeting both the Premiership and the Nedbank Cup. This has been my motivation coming to this season," he told kaizerchiefs.com.
“It was painful when we did not win anything last season. We know that we have not achieved anything this season and we continue to take it one game at a time. This has been our approach.
"Yes, we have set clear targets, but to achieve those targets you need to win the next game."
Katsande paid tribute to Head Coach, Stuart Baxter, for showing belief in him.
“The Coach told me to continue working hard and grab the chance when I get an opportunity to play for the team. He told me to keep it simple and continue to work hard. I would like to thank him for his belief not only in me but the whole squad.
“I lost my brother Alfred (16) a few weeks ago and the support I got from the Club was amazing. I would like to thank everyone for the support they have given to our family.
“I am enjoying my football at Chiefs and I want to win trophies with the Club. I am going to continue working hard and keeping my feet on the ground,” Katsande said.
The most important game is the next one: Khune
Captain Itumeleng Khune has said that the most important game in his mind is the Soweto derby this coming Tuesday pitting Kaizer Chiefs against Moroka Swallows.
Kick-off for the potential explosive clash is at 19h30 on Tuesday, 20 November 2012 at Soccer City Complex, Soweto.
Khune has been solid as a rock between the poles both for the Club and country, despite not stopping Collins Mbesuma’s rocket winning goal against Zambia in the Nelson Mandela Challenge.
“I am focusing on the next game against Swallows. This is the biggest game for me because it is the next game,” Khune told kaizerchiefs.com.
“Swallows have done well recently and they cannot be under-estimated. They have assembled a good team and one has to look at what they have achieved in the past two seasons. We need to be at our best to beat them,” he said.
“We are happy that we have gone so many games unbeaten and we are determined to continue with the good run we have enjoyed this season.
“People have spoken about us beating Swallows in recent years but that will count for nothing on Tuesday. The derby is about bragging rights and Swallows will go out there and fight for every ball and their badge….which is the same for us. "
Khune also took time to praise his teammate, Lehlohonolo Majoro, following his brace against SuperSport United in the last game: “He has done well. He has been working hard in training pushing him to the limit".
He added: "I do think though the credit should go to everyone in the team from the Management, the squad, Technical Team and the fans for the way we have started this season. We know that we still have a long way to go".
Meanwhile, Willard ‘Cheese & Onion’ Katsande is determined to do his best for the club this season.
“I do not want to see the season ending without us winning the trophy.
“We are targeting both the Premiership and the Nedbank Cup. This has been my motivation coming to this season," he told kaizerchiefs.com.
“It was painful when we did not win anything last season. We know that we have not achieved anything this season and we continue to take it one game at a time. This has been our approach.
"Yes, we have set clear targets, but to achieve those targets you need to win the next game."
Katsande paid tribute to Head Coach, Stuart Baxter, for showing belief in him.
“The Coach told me to continue working hard and grab the chance when I get an opportunity to play for the team. He told me to keep it simple and continue to work hard. I would like to thank him for his belief not only in me but the whole squad.
“I lost my brother Alfred (16) a few weeks ago and the support I got from the Club was amazing. I would like to thank everyone for the support they have given to our family.
“I am enjoying my football at Chiefs and I want to win trophies with the Club. I am going to continue working hard and keeping my feet on the ground,” Katsande said.
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