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BATTLE LOOMING: Celtic (green and white) and Chiefs played to a thrilling draw in their last match.

 Celtic gun for Chiefs 

Phunya Sele Sele will host the Soweto giants in the annual Macufe Cup at the Free State Stadium on Sunday afternoon and Larsen believes it is just the type of fixture they need on the international weekend.

It will be their second meeting in just over a week after the teams played to an entertaining 0-0 draw in a league fixture in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

It also gives Larsen the opportunity to try new combinations in what is likely to be a highly competitive environment.

"It is a great opportunity for us to keep the momentum that we have built up in the past few weeks going," Larsen said.

"This type of game is exactly what we need now because time off or a game against lower league opposition could have lulled us into a false sense of security.

"But we know that this is going to be a tough match in front of a big crowd and it will be a great exercise for us. It will be a chance to give some exposure to younger players and see how they cope with the pressure."

The Celtic coach says that although Chiefs will be missing a number of their national team stars for South Africa and Zimbabwe, such is their squad depth that whatever side they put out will be a good one.

"The likes of Chiefs, Pirates and Sundowns all have huge depth in their squad, and if you look at who they can bring in that haven't been playing much this season - guys like Keagan Ritchie, Sthembiso Ngcobo and Lucky Baloyi - these are all quality players."

Chiefs won this fixture last season when goals from Ngcobo and George Lebese handed them a 2-1 victory.

Ezenwa Otorogu scored a late consolation goal for Phunya Sele Sele.

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Tue May 21 02:57:01 SAST 2013 ::

Oct 12, 2012

Phuphethakatha

Chimps will definitely defend this one. It's their precious clay cup. Tl.tl.tl.tl.tl.tl
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Oct 12, 2012

Tobby

Don't be surprise why I left this space blank, it's because I don't know what to say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oct 12, 2012

Shredder

Agg, who cares about this Macufe. We want real cup games and collect the trophies as it is our tradition.
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Oct 12, 2012

Seja-Bana

rise khosi rise
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Oct 12, 2012

RVP

all team A players foe CHIEFS won't be coz they are representing bafana bafana....so Celtic will win this one !!!
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Oct 12, 2012

RVP

all team A players for CHIEFS won't be there coz they are representing bafana bafana....so Celtic will win this one !!!
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Oct 12, 2012

TheWill1

Shredder is it still a tradition bcoz I cannot remember when last did you win a cup besides macufe...
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Oct 12, 2012

DJ-Winner

I think it is good platform to showcase players who had been on the sidelines. I hear Chiefs will assess Rusike and Masilela. I hope they give Baloyi a chance as well. That boy is talented and he is being wasted at the stands...
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Oct 12, 2012

Mygirl

Shredder
Agg, who cares about this Macufe. We want real cup games and collect the trophies as it is our tradition
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Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha iy oo oooooooooo u k!lled me so early dude, good luck I know u will defend this one dont ever lose it..... Rasa Khowzie Rasa..!!!!!
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Oct 12, 2012

TrippleXXX

@SWOTAN

Why did you use Tinashe's pic?

I got your name wrong on purpose....
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