Kaizer Chiefs secure Carling Knockout quarter-final spot

Kaizer Chiefs advanced to the Carling Knockout Cup quarter-finals following a 3-0 victory over TS Galaxy at FNB Stadium. The win was driven by a second-half hat-trick from 22-year-old striker Wandile Duba, who became the first Chiefs player to score a hat-trick in a League Cup competition during the Premier Soccer League era.

The victory provides a significant morale boost for the club and head coach Fernando Da Cruz, following a recent period of instability that included an elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup. In response to the recent continental exit, Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jnr issued a public statement reaffirming the club’s confidence in Da Cruz and his technical team, emphasizing a commitment to the club’s long-term sporting project.

Da Cruz expressed his appreciation for the board’s support, noting that he maintains regular communication with the Sporting Director to assess the team’s progress and strategic objectives. The win also snapped a five-match winless streak for the Soweto-based club.