Watch: Chiefs squad upbeat ahead of Maritzburg clash

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Ernst Middendorp coach of Kaizer Chiefs during Kaizer Chiefs Media Day
  • Post published:February 14, 2020

Watch as Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp ass well as Keeper Itumeleng Khune and forward Leonardo Castro interact with the media in the build-up to the Absa Premiership clash against Maritzburg United.

The Glamour Boys still sit aloft of the Absa Premiership table, nine points clear of second place Orlando Pirates.

Middendorp’s side though will face a team which they have struggled to deal with this weekend when they face Maritzburg at the FNB stadium on Saturday afternoon.

The Team of Choice beat Chiefs in the Telkom Knockout semi-finals before earning a draw against the Soweto giants in the league.

Chiefs opened up their training ground to the media on Thursday where Middendorp, Khune and Castro spoke about the upcoming game.

Middendorp also touched on his side’s potential transfer ban and the title race in general.

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Khune spoke of his battle with Daniel Akpeyi for the number one jersey, his contract situation and the influence the senior players are having in the title race.

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Castro highlighted his focus on claiming league honour with Chiefs, his relationship with Khama Billiat and Samir Nurkovic, while he avoided questions on his future.

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