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Chiefs played their final league game of the year on Tuesday night, beating AmaZulu 2-0 at FNB Stadium to remain top of the log going into the recess.

Asked what thrilled him more between the seven-week break and the transfer window period, a smiling Baxter added a third option: "I thought you were going to ask about the Christmas pudding, and that would have been my reply.

"Maybe the break is not as 100% bad for us as we think. A lot of players looked tired out there and maybe they need a break."

Baxter will have to work on preparing his team for the second half of the season without possibly eight of his key players, who could be in camp with Bafana Bafana for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Afcon tournament, hosted by South Africa, ends on February 10, just two days before Chiefs resume their fixture list with a game against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Baxter is also likely to have a tough time convincing the Chiefs hierarchy to let him buy a few more players to beef up the team.

"When you are top of the league table it is difficult to tell anyone that we need to strengthen. But I will have one eye on Afcon and the other on the transfer window," Baxter said.

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Wed May 22 05:19:13 SAST 2013 ::

Dec 20, 2012

Shredder

Please Nkatha must go. Spot and snatch a lethal striker during the AFCON.
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Dec 20, 2012

pontjopontjo

But mr Editor why uzosinyanyisa so early in the morning ngale team?
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Dec 20, 2012

Tbo.touch

Aah
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Dec 20, 2012

TrippleXXX

Get Billiat, Hlompho Kekana is wasted at Downs he can also add value...
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Dec 20, 2012

Mhungumbye

They are shivering!!!!!!!!!!
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Dec 20, 2012

Papage

pontjopontjo
But mr Editor why uzosinyanyisa so early in the morning ngale team?

You realy hate Chiefs Neh? For that they will win the 2012- 2013 PSL Championship. stop been so negative about other teams and consentrate on promoting good Football, that is what we want at stadiums, after all we just need intertainment, we dont get a cent even if our teams win cups, or maybe your team pay supporters after winning, come on take a chill pil.
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Dec 20, 2012

ISIDINDI

Sir Baxter get this boy George Maluleka, otherwise WELL DONE! Chiefs are on Top...period!

K4L
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Dec 20, 2012

pontjopontjo

@Papage

I don't hate chiefs.
Other teams played yesterday and he is telling us about chiefs who played a day before yesterday.That's bad reporting,he must be fair.
He is like Baba Mthethwa,they show the love of this team 9 9.
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Dec 20, 2012

PANJOdeTIGER

The national Chiefs should Get Billiant from Ajax...

Erasmus from SSU

Van Heeren from Amazulu...

we need to sell Titchie, Masango, Lebese and Vazhiya...
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Dec 20, 2012

Mygirl

Who cares mxmmm..!!!!


UP THE MIGHTY BUCS
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