Kaizer Chiefs have another opportunity to give their supporters something to celebrate as they prepare to face TS Galaxy in the Carling Knockout Cup last 16 on Tuesday night.
After suffering a painful penalty shootout exit from the CAF Confederation Cup, Amakhosi will be eager to put their continental disappointment behind them and focus on domestic cup success.
The match takes place at FNB Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00.
Cup football offers little room for mistakes, and Chiefs will need to turn their frustration into a convincing performance. The players must show composure, take their chances and avoid giving TS Galaxy opportunities to take control of the contest. However, Galaxy will arrive with their own ambitions and will be determined to spoil the party.
There is also a significant prize at stake, with the eventual Carling Knockout Cup champions set to receive R6.85 million. For Chiefs, progressing to the quarter-finals would be an important step towards keeping their hopes of silverware alive.
Our prediction: Kaizer Chiefs 2–1 TS Galaxy.
We expect Amakhosi to use home advantage to edge a closely contested encounter. However, TS Galaxy could make life difficult if Chiefs fail to take their chances.
Will Amakhosi get the job done, or are we in for a cup upset? Drop your score prediction in the comments!