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The Kaizer Chiefs striker has scored seven goals in five league games already this season, making him the Absa Premiership's top marksman.

Parker, in a rare interview after training at Naturena yesterday, said being left out of the national team's friendly international against Ivory Coast in November helped him pursue his hunger for goals.

"I realised I was trying too hard at club level and still not scoring goals. By the time I go into the box, I did not have the legs to carry me into the positions where I could score," said Parker, who netted just four goals last season.

"I was then dropped from the national team despite playing regularly for my club. My guess is that I was snubbed because I wasn't scoring goals."

Parker said he was aware he would be in danger of being left out of next year's Africa Cup of Nations. The forward was in action for Bafana against Brazil and Mozambique early this month and scored twice against the Mambas in Nelspruit.

"It was my main aim to score and get back because I want to serve my country. I want to be there for the Africa Nations Cup," Parker said.

The former FC Twente player hopes to add to his league goals tomorrow night when Chiefs host PSL rookies Chippa United at Soccer City.

"I've seen Chippa play and they work for each other. They took their physical game from the NFD right into the PSL. My plan is not to get sucked in by the pressure this season, whether I am doing good or bad," said Parker.

The "Chilli Boys" were rapturous in celebration in midweek as they won a first ever PSL game. But they now have their sights set on a much bigger scalp at Soccer City tomorrow.

"Taking our first three points was a big morale boost for the club. We are expecting a similar game to them we had against Celtic, who tried everything against us, but we managed to stop them," said coach Roger Sikhakhane.

(Additional reporting by Mark Gleeson)

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Mon May 20 08:16:48 SAST 2013 ::

Sep 28, 2012

spirro

''CHILLI BOYS'' WATCH OUT THE ZEBRAS IS GONNA KICK YOUR ASS' PARKER IS ON FIRE
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Sep 28, 2012

NICEBOOBS

BA BOLAYE PARKER...I FEEL SORRY FOR CHIPPA UTD

KHOSI 4 LIFE
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Sep 28, 2012

Publc2

I am a DTC Champ,but I must say Parker is doing a great job for Chimps,he deserves a bells.
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Sep 28, 2012

Phathuza

Why are commenting on this block Rodets , Not only parker who is on fire Chiefs is on fire we will win this league mark my words
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Sep 28, 2012

ChampRef

Le phakisa le lebale, CHIPPA will repeat what BAROKA, did to you guys. The fact that parker is scoring must not make you forget easily. Mxmmmmmm History can repeat itself la swaba.
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Sep 28, 2012

Phathuza

ChampRef
Le phakisa le lebale, CHIPPA will repeat what BAROKA, did to you guys. The fact that parker is scoring must not make you forget easily. Mxmmmmmm History can repeat itself la swaba

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What history ? Baroka is Baroka and Chippa is Chippa , Chippa is playing in the PSL not Vodacom ,

Let me tell you Rodets it was a fluke ,
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Sep 28, 2012

ChampRef

@Phathuza
ChampRef
Le phakisa le lebale, CHIPPA will repeat what BAROKA, did to you guys. The fact that parker is scoring must not make you forget easily. Mxmmmmmm History can repeat itself la swaba

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What history ? Baroka is Baroka and Chippa is Chippa , Chippa is playing in the PSL not Vodacom ,

Let me tell you Rodets it was a fluke ,
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This was just a friendly reminder.
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Sep 28, 2012

NICEBOOBS

ChampRef
@Phathuza
ChampRef
Le phakisa le lebale, CHIPPA will repeat what BAROKA, did to you guys. The fact that parker is scoring must not make you forget easily. Mxmmmmmm History can repeat itself la swaba

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

What history ? Baroka is Baroka and Chippa is Chippa , Chippa is playing in the PSL not Vodacom ,

Let me tell you Rodets it was a fluke ,
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This was just a friendly reminder.
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No need to remind us...our team is on fire and Parker will score again tomorrow & ke tla be ke le daar.

LOVE AND PEACE
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Sep 28, 2012

Printa

Rodents... Hw can u call Rats Rodents? ha...ha...ha!
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Sep 28, 2012

ChampRef

@NICEBOOBS
@Phathuza

All the best guys, enjoy it while you can, cause it is not going to last long.

UP THE BUCS
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