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SPEARHEAD: Lehlohonolo Majoro PHOTO: ANTONIO MUCHAVE

 Chiefs beat us in the first round so we can't afford to lose against them again 

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Khumalo, one part of Kaizer Chiefs' new coaching triumvirate - the others being Donald Khuse and Arthur Zwane - is refusing to give up on the club's chances of winning the league, no matter how slim these now appear to be.

Amakhosi face the daunting task of playing log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns tonight at Soccer City in Johannesburg and Khumalo is hanging onto the mathematical chance of the club still winning the trophy.

He believes Chiefs can still be in the race by the time the game is over tonight.

But Sundowns are equally motivated to win the match to bolster their own title hopes.

"Chiefs beat us in the first round so we can't afford to lose against them again," said Sundowns assistant coach Alex Bapela.

But he was quick to point out that it would not be an easy match after Chiefs lost four consecutive games, and "will want to regroup at our expense".

Added Khumalo: "The league has not been won yet. We have four games to go and the most important thing is to win our next game. We can do better against Sundowns.

"There is no doubt that we can improve.

"We can once again not afford to drop our heads."

Amakhosi are still licking their wounds following the weekend's 2-1 defeat by SuperSport United that put a further dent in their hopes of lifting the trophy.

Khumalo believes the side has moved on from the defeat, placing focus on their remaining matches.

Sundowns will be riding high going into the match after their 3-1 win over Santos on Sunday that saw them regain top spot.

The Brazilians have the best away record in the league this season - having won eight matches, drawn five and lost one of their 14 fixtures on their travels.

Chiefs have seen a dip in their home record. In their 12 home games, they have won seven, drawn one and lost four, and were holding on to sixth spot on the log.

Sundowns will be without the injured Teko Modise and Katlego Mphela but will be hoping that Nyasha Mushekwi will continue his fine scoring form.

Lehlohonolo Majoro will spearheard the Chiefs attack.

• Tonight's other matches:

Athlone: Santos vs Free State Stars, Princess Magogo: Lamontville Golden Arrows vs Wits, Royal Bafokeng: Platinum Stars vs Jomo Cosmos, Free State Stadium: Bloemfontein Celtic vs Ajax Cape Town.

• All the matches start at 7.30pm.
• Black Leopards, who are still smarting from a 3-1 defeat by Warri Wolves in the CAF Confederation Cup at the weekend, will be hoping to make amends at the expense of Moroka Swallows at Giyani Stadium on Friday night.

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Wed Jun 19 13:53:17 SAST 2013 ::

May 2, 2012

TupacAmaru

@Chiefs
I don't like you. Infact I don't even care whether you win or loose.
But tonight you really must win this game, whoop their arse cos you cant afford to loose 5times in a row.

UP THE BUCS
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May 2, 2012

maneater

Sundowns is just going to that FNB ATM to withdraw points nothing else!!!!!!!!!
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May 2, 2012

McLoving

@Chumani Bambani
Sorry but you got it wrong mfana.Your article is outdated.I think it was meant to be published yesterday morning.You could have done with a little editing before publishing ,Bucs are the log leaders mfana not Sundowns.
Libambe lika shone mfana!
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May 2, 2012

asaowe

i 4see chisa mpama to Zebra's i plead wth safety minister to deploy more police as the stadium might be burned if the 3 mosqitoes aka coaches loose 2nite.
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May 2, 2012

PHUMA_LANGA_SIKOTHE

Eish mara these endangered species cannot be trusted, nina make sure you win that game tonite neh otherwise. Hai suka maan niyadina kodwa yazi

Nonetheless the colour of my DNA is still & will remain Black & White!!!!
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May 2, 2012

Buc4life

the editor has it all wrong. Chiefs will not win the league. Even if they had to win their last 4 games, they are out. The title is now contested by the 5 top teams. Zebras have 40 points, and they can get maximum 52 points, which we have, but we have superior goal difference compared to them.
Zebras must just win the game 2nite, finish & klaar. If they cannot, they can just prevent `downs from scoring.
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May 2, 2012

Buc4life

TupacAmaru
@Chiefs
I don't like you. Infact I don't even care whether you win or loose.
But tonight you really must win this game, whoop their arse cos you cant afford to loose 5times in a row.

UP THE BUCS
.................................
My champ, o mpolaisa ditshego.
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May 2, 2012

Mtswalerr

Now look how interesting South African soccer has become. Kyk hierso mense, if Chiefs win they have to do it for themselves and not doing any favoiurs for Bucs. Downs on the other hand have to do the catch up with the defending Champs. Grow SA soccer grow!
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May 2, 2012

McLoving

@Amakhosi.
All the best for tonight's game.You need to bounce back.Rise Khosi rise!
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May 2, 2012

Keafixa

wena zebra u beta win vandag, otherwise FNB stadium is going to be in ashes
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