{"id":48494,"date":"2026-01-27T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=48494"},"modified":"2026-01-27T05:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T05:30:00","slug":"chiefs-to-leapfrog-pirates-and-sundowns-at-top-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/01\/27\/chiefs-to-leapfrog-pirates-and-sundowns-at-top-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Chiefs to leapfrog Pirates and Sundowns at top spot?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs travel to the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein to face Marumo Gallants at 19:30. <\/p>\n<p>Victory could potentially lift them above bitter Soweto rivals Orlando Pirates on the log table. <\/p>\n<p>The Glamour Boys currently sit third, just two points behind joint leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and Pirates, who are locked on 29 points.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marumo-gallants-in-bloemfontein\">MARUMO GALLANTS IN BLOEMFONTEIN<\/h2>\n<p>Mamelodi Sundowns are first in action on Tuesday, taking on a stubborn and aggressive Sekhukhune United side at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>Any slip-up from Kabo Yellow could open the door wide for Kaizer Chiefs to make a statement 24 hours later.<\/p>\n<p>If Sundowns drop points and Amakhosi take care of business against Dikwena Tsa Meetsi, the Soweto giants will lift themselves to the summit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also read: Full list: 9 Kaizer Chiefs youngsters sent out on loan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gallants have not had a strong season, but there are no easy games in this league. Alexandre Lafitte\u2019s side are 12th in the 2025\/2026 Betway Premiership with 15 points from 15 matches.<\/p>\n<p>In the league, Gallants have managed a few wins, including against Orlando Pirates and Chippa United. They have also suffered heavy defeats, such as a 2-0 loss to TS Galaxy recently and a 4-0 thrashing by Golden Arrows.<\/p>\n<p>In cup competitions, they reached the Carling Knockout final but lost 1-0 to Orlando Pirates in extra time. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kaizer-chiefs-in-the-league-race\">KAIZER CHIEFS IN THE LEAGUE RACE?<\/h2>\n<p>After 14 league matches, Amakhosi have recorded seven wins, six draws, and just one defeat.<\/p>\n<p>Defensively, Kaizer Chiefs have been one of the most reliable sides in the division. They\u2019ve conceded only six goals all season, scored 14 at the other end.<\/p>\n<p>Amakhois remain the only team in the league still unbeaten on the road. Standout players include Flavio Silva. The Guinea-Bissau striker leads the scoring with four goals. Mduduzi Shabalala has added three goals and one assist.<\/p>\n<p>At the back, Brandon Petersen has been the inspiration for Kaizer Chiefs\u2019 defensive success, with 10 clean sheets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW DO YOU SEE THE TOP THREE IN MAY?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Chiefs #leapfrog #Pirates #Sundowns #top #spot<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs travel to the Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein to face Marumo Gallants at 19:30. 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