Chippa target Magesi after defeat to Polokwane City

Chippa United will be looking to bounce back from their 1-0 setback against Polokwane City in the Betway Premiership when they play struggling Magesi FC at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Tuesday (7.30pm).

A first-half goal from Ndamulelo Maphangule in the 42nd minute saw Rise and Shine take the lead heading to the halftime break on Saturday.

The Chilli Boys tried all they could to equalise in the second half but their efforts fell short.

Though disappointed with the loss, Chippa head coach Thabo September applauded his players for their efforts and said they had now switched their focus to the Magesi game on Tuesday.

Despite the loss, the Chilli Boys remain 12th on the log with 15 points in 13 matches.

The win saw Polokwane secure third place on the log.

“Against Polokwane, I think we played very well,” September said.

“The first half we played in patches but the second half after we came in we dominated the game, we pushed them into their half.

“We were just unlucky not to score. We hit the crossbar in the second half.

“We had some great opportunities and created some chances but we could not really trouble their goalkeeper.

“That is something to build on as we go to Magesi — a must-win game.

“It’s a six-pointer game this one, so we need to play out of our skin.

“We have prepared well for this game and we are going to go out there and give it our all and go for the maximum points.

“We are playing against a team that is behind us so we need to win against them, but preparations have gone well and we have no injuries.

“The players are in a good space and good mood so we look forward to the game on Tuesday.”

But September will go into the fixture on Tuesday wary that playing against a Magesi side positioned 16th on the log and fighting for survival will not be child’s play.

It is a busy week for the Gqeberha side because after Magesi, the Chilli Boys will face TS Galaxy on Saturday at the Mbombela Stadium.

The Herald