Kaizer Chiefs striker Bernard Parker admits his side felt the pain after dropping points and failing to put pressure on Mamelodi Sundowns, but hopes they can welcome back their fans with a win.

A recent 1-0 loss against Golden Arrows and a draw with TS Galaxy mean Amakhosi failed to pile pressure on log-leaders Downs.

Chiefs now sit 18 points behind Sundowns with three games in hand, two of which are yet to be resolved by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Safa.

Speaking to media ahead of the match against SuperSport United at FNB Stadium, where fans will return for the first time in two years, the forward admitted his side need to finish the season strongly.

“It was very painful. We all felt the pain after we dropped the points. We went to those matches with confidence, but we were surprised,” Parker said.

“It was not a good one. But it is important for us now to get stronger and motivated so we can finish the season on a high note.

“I feel for the players who have nothing in their careers because when you come here, you have the opportunity to get something. But we will keep on pushing until we get something one day.

“We don’t want to disappoint the supporters and we want to welcome back with a strong performance to top it up with a win,” Parker said.

“We are all happy to have them back, guys who have not played in front of the club supporters now will have that chance and it will keep their feet itchy.

“So, it is about us welcoming them with a strong performance and seeing how it goes.”