{"id":26378,"date":"2025-09-01T12:55:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=26378"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:55:47","slug":"how-kaizer-chiefs-remain-unbeaten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/how-kaizer-chiefs-remain-unbeaten\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs Remain Unbeaten: How Amakhosi  Outclassed Golden Arrows to Claim Three Points"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs continued their steady run of form in the Betway Premiership after edging Golden Arrows 1-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night. The narrow victory was enough to maintain Amakhosi\u2019s unbeaten streak, with substitute Flavio Silva stepping up as the difference-maker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kaizer-chiefs-struggle-in-first-half\">Kaizer Chiefs Struggle in First Half<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The match opened with Chiefs struggling to stamp their authority. Despite dominating possession for long periods, clear-cut opportunities were scarce. Golden Arrows held firm at the back and looked organised in transition, frustrating the visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head coach Nasreddine Nabi admitted his side lacked intensity in the opening 45 minutes. \u201cI think in the first half we didn\u2019t create too many opportunities to score; we didn\u2019t have chances,\u201d he told SuperSport TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With the players looking deflated, Nabi used the half-time break to motivate his squad. \u201cI observed that the mood was down in the dressing room, and I told them not to worry, more focus, more demand. And I need them to improve, more passion and you will score,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3555735255\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tactical-changes-prove-decisive\">Tactical Changes Prove Decisive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Chiefs were sluggish at the start of the second half, Nabi pointed out that fatigue from their midweek clash against Mamelodi Sundowns was evident, the Tunisian coach\u2019s substitutions shifted the momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Silva, along with Gaston Sirino and young Mfundo Vilakazi, was introduced to inject energy and creativity. The move paid dividends as Chiefs began to stretch the Arrows defence. Their pressing improved, while Silva offered a direct threat in the final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe three substitutes gave the team more, and remember before the game I said it\u2019s a very difficult game,\u201d Nabi added. \u201cIt was a very difficult game, and I\u2019m very happy for all the staff, and I\u2019m happy for the three points.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Golden Arrows v Kaizer Chiefs | Match in 5 | Betway Premiership\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y4Q3HMKaHmk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-new-signings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motaung Jr. Outlines Kaizer Chiefs\u2019 Future Ambition with New Signings<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-silva-s-moment-of-magic\">Silva\u2019s Moment of Magic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The deadlock was broken in the second half when Silva capitalised on his chance, calmly slotting home the winner. His goal underlined the value of squad depth, with Chiefs\u2019 new-look frontline proving pivotal in the later stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Silva, it was a significant strike, further cementing his role as a key option in Nabi\u2019s plans. The goal also eased the pressure on Chiefs, who had been pushing hard to convert possession into results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3276452415\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-resilient-arrows-fall-short\">Resilient Arrows Fall Short<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Golden Arrows, nicknamed Abafana Bes\u2019thende, were not without their moments. They threatened sporadically on the counter-attack but struggled to test Chiefs goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma consistently. The Durban-based side\u2019s compact defensive approach kept them in the game for long spells, but they were eventually undone by Silva\u2019s strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the loss, Arrows showed resilience and discipline, qualities they will rely on as the season progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Vilakazi picks the lock and Fl\u00e1vio Silva puts it away \u270c\ufe0f\u26bd<br><br>\ud83d\udcfa Stream <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BetwayPrem?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#BetwayPrem<\/a> on DStv: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B0jLrQW5cc\">https:\/\/t.co\/B0jLrQW5cc<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jNzs6uYpCW\">pic.twitter.com\/jNzs6uYpCW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; SuperSport Football \u26bd\ufe0f (@SSFootball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SSFootball\/status\/1961843111975321915?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 30, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nabi-s-growing-influence\">Nabi\u2019s Growing Influence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The victory highlights Nabi\u2019s growing impact at Chiefs. His in-game management and bold substitutions are starting to bear fruit, with the team showing resilience under pressure. By demanding more passion and focus, the Tunisian tactician is slowly instilling a winning mentality at Naturena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While Chiefs are far from their polished best, the ability to grind out results like this will be crucial in their pursuit of silverware this season.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"544\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756723732.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-26386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756723732.png 544w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756723732-240x300.png 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 544px) 100vw, 544px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Betway Premiership Log. Image: SABC Sport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3086737342\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-big-clash-awaits-after-break\">Big Clash Awaits After Break<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/nabi-reveals-half-time-talk-that-inspired-chiefs-to-beat-arrows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The win<\/a> keeps Chiefs firmly in the top half of the table and sets up a mouthwatering home fixture against Sekhukhune United on Saturday, 16 September, after the international break. With both sides eyeing the top spot, it promises to be a fiery contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Amakhosi, momentum and confidence are slowly building. The challenge now is consistency, as Nabi looks to mould his team into genuine title contenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sirino-strike-secure-kaizer-chiefs-win\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sirino Strike Keeps Kaizer Chiefs Perfect in Betway Premiership<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs continued their steady run of form in the Betway Premiership after edging Golden Arrows 1-0 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday night. The narrow victory was enough to maintain Amakhosi\u2019s unbeaten streak, with substitute Flavio Silva stepping up as the difference-maker. 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