Khune
While he is relishing his return in goal for Kaizer Chiefs, veteran goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune admits the goals they’ve conceded are “silly”.
He came under fire last week after Amakhosi were beaten 2-1 by Cape Town City in their DStv Premiership clash, ending eight match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Even with a record like that – before losing to City – Chiefs were still battling to move up the log table, but were motivated by their good run in the CAF Champions League, where they reached the quarterfinals for the first time ever.
“It’s good to be back playing and competing. Yes, we have been playing well, it’s just that the results haven’t been coming our way,” said Khune, who was missing in action for a few weeks following the tragic death of his sister.
Chiefs now travel to leaders Sundowns this afternoon.
“We really have to dig deeper because there’s only eight games left of the season. Sundowns have been doing well, but we are focusing on ourselves and our game plan, taking the opportunities that we are creating,” Khune told the media.
“It hasn’t been an easy season from the start, but we are still fighting for the badge. We just need to minimise the mistakes, we concede through lapses of concentration. We are conceding silly goals and I think we can avoid that, but it takes the whole team to stay focused and switched on throughout the 90 minutes. As a goalkeeper you obviously have to lead from the back. We have the belief hence we went eight matches without defeat. So we are going to war because we want to get into the Top 8.”
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