Kaizer Chiefs Miss Out on Top Eight Finish After Goalless Draw with Polokwane City

Kaizer Chiefs ended their 2024/25 Betway Premiership campaign with a frustrating goalless draw against Polokwane City FC at FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon. This result dashed their hopes of finishing in the top eight and qualifying for next season’s MTN8 tournament.

A Difficult Run for the Glamour Boys

Before the final match, Kaizer Chiefs were sitting ninth on the league table with 31 points, just outside the coveted top eight. The Soweto giants entered the game hoping to secure maximum points to improve their position. However, the team struggled to break down Polokwane City’s defense, resulting in a 0-0 stalemate.

This was a disappointing end to a challenging season for Amakhosi. The team went through a rough patch of form, failing to register a win in their last eight league games. During this period, they suffered four defeats against Golden Arrows, Richards Bay FC, Marumo Gallants, and their bitter rivals Orlando Pirates.

Key Matches That Shaped Their Season

In addition to the losses, Chiefs also drew four times against Cape Town City FC, TS Galaxy, Chippa United, and Sekhukhune United. These dropped points made it increasingly difficult for the Glamour Boys to climb into the top eight.

The inability to secure wins during this critical phase of the season ultimately cost them a place in the MTN8 competition, a tournament they have traditionally valued for its prestige and the chance to win silverware early in the season.

What Lies Ahead for Kaizer Chiefs?

Finishing ninth means Kaizer Chiefs will miss out on the MTN8 tournament, which features the top eight teams in the Betway Premiership. This is a significant blow for the club, given their ambition to return to the top of South African football.

The draw against Polokwane City highlighted the team’s struggles in attack and the need for more clinical finishing. The Glamour Boys will now have to regroup and focus on rebuilding their squad during the off-season to ensure they come back stronger next year.

Fans and club management alike will be hoping that the upcoming transfer window brings fresh talent and renewed energy to a team that has shown glimpses of quality but lacked consistency throughout the 2024/25 season.

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