Kaizer Chiefs Get Revenge Against Sundowns, Win Second Trophy Under Nabi

• Kaizer Chiefs have been crowned champions of the inaugural edition of the House of Legends Cup after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns in the final
• The Glamour Boys were without their head coach Nasreddine Nabi for the competition, with two of his assistants taking charge of the managerial duties
• The Soweto Giants have struggled against the Premier Soccer League defending champions this season; losing in their first two matches

Kaizer Chiefs finally got one over Mamelodi Sundowns as they clinched the House of Legends Cup title at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday evening.

The Glamour Boys won their first title under Nasreddine Nabi when they defeated Marumo Gallants last month to lift the Cultural Urban Festival Africa Cup (CUFA Cup).

The Tunisian tactician was absent from the game as he was recovering from undergoing a minor orthopaedic operation; Assistant coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze took charge of both games in the competition.

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Earlier, Kaizer Chiefs defeated Golden Arrows 2-0 in the first semi-final to qualify for the final, while Sundowns defeated Chippa United in the second semis to set up a final against the Glamour Boys.

Sundowns and Chiefs have faced twice this season, with the Brazilians being victorious on both occasions.

Masandawana fielded an experimental squad, with over ten players representing their country in this international break.

Amakhosi, on the other hand, have some of their first-team players available and made no mistake in taking advantage by getting their first win over the PSL giants this season.

The match ended in a goalless draw, with both teams creating several chances but failing to convert them.

The match was determined by penalty shoutout, and Nabi's side won 5-4 to lift the inaugural edition of the Home of Legends Cup competition.

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Briefly News also reported that Nabi will be looking to bring in new players to Kaizer Chiefs during the January transfer window.

The former AS FAR Rabat manager has identified a new striker and winger as priority targets, however the club could look to reinforce the midfield department following an injury to Edson Castillo.

Source: Briefly News