The bounce-back factor could swing the game Amakhosi’s way if coach Arthur Zwane’s promoted development players rally behind him
Christian Saile of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership match against Golden Arrows at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on February 19 2023.Kaizer Chiefs are the underdogs in Saturday’s Soweto derby at FNB Stadium , as they were in the game they won in October, a not unusual outcome of the unpredictable match where results often go against form.
It’s the hype in the build-up and mostly the crowd that sways the derby from following any kind of form. It’s all about which team responds better to playing in front of 90,000 people on the day. Amakhosi have won the past four Premiership clashes. The last time Bucs won a league derby was more than two years ago.Players tend to rally around popular coaches when the pressure is on the boss. Arthur Zwane has received increasing flak as Amakhosi linger in fifth place and battle to get a run together. The coach was booed by fans after the weekend’s 3-2 defeat to Golden Arrows.
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