Kaizer Chiefs star encouraged after miss: ‘It has happened to best players!’

Kaizer Chiefs played Siwelele FC on Sunday in the Carling Knockout quarter final that was staged at New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

Amakhosi desperately needed a result following their initial struggles especially in the MTN8 and the CAF Confederation Cup. Eventually, the Glamour Boys won 2-1 to seal their semi-final berth.

Despite the win, the topic was about Mduduzi Shabalala who missed his penalty, before Wandile Duba converted his minutes later. Coach Fernando Da Cruz has since explained what he told the versatile attacker following the miss.

What was Mdu told after the miss?

“I said [to Mdu] missing a penalty can happen to all the players,” Da Cruz said in a presser.

“It has happened before to the best players in football in the best competitions.

“So, it’s normal that he’s disappointed but he missed a header, he must continue to work because for us, he’s a very important player and we need him,” he added.

Who should take Chiefs’ pens?

Meanwhile, Amakhosi legend Itumeleng Khune has opined on who should take penalties for the Soweto giants.

“Mduduzi did well to redeem himself after the penalty miss,” the Bafana Bafama legend opened up.

“He then gave the responsibility to Duba, who is high in confidence. I think even the first penalty, Duba should have taken it because he is still high in confidence from the 3-0 against TS Galaxy.

“So for him to handover the responsibility to Mdu, I don’t think it was the right move because Mdu right now, his confidence is very low,” added the legendary Chiefs goalkeeper,” Khune concluded.