Kaizer Chiefs star Philani Zulu says the confidence levels within the squad is on the rise following their ‘massive’ win over league leaders and rivals Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday. The squad is fully motivated as they prepare to face off against Chippa United on Wednesday.
It was a big result for Chiefs who ended Sundowns’ 21-match unbeaten run and moved into the top-eight on the PSL standings.
The game also saw them ending a run of three successive league matches without a win and going forward, Zulu feels victory over Masandawana should set the tone for more good results.
“Coming from the weekend game against Sundowns, it was a very difficult game” Zulu said to his club’s media.
“We knew it was not going to be easy but we depended on each and every one of us including the technical team who came up with a game plan we had to execute to win the game.”
“As much as we were on the back foot, coming back stronger in the second half just goes to show that we were more determined this time around.“
“We executed all that needed to be executed and we got all the three points that were needed.”
“Winning against Sundowns, our spirits are very high and as players, we want to continue with the form, not going back into winning and then not performing again in the following match.”
“As much as it is going to be easier in the upcoming match against Chippa because they are also fighting, we are also much in the very same space.”
“We are also taking the positives from the games we have played before including the Sundowns one which is more important.”
For their upcoming game against Chippa, Zulu says they must not underestimate their opponents and focus on their strong points.
“We just need to work a little bit harder to make sure that we have to be on the front foot from the word go,” continued Zulu.
“All we have to do now is to rectify our errors, correct our mistakes and then we work more on the positives and what could help us in winning all our remaining games.
“We have to focus on our strengths since there are not much games left but we need to win all of them. So it is up to us to execute and keep on working hard on the positives.”