Kaizer Chiefs Crash Out of MTN8 Race After Dismal Season Finale Against Polokwane

• Kaizer Chiefs have failed to finish in the top eight in the Betway Premiership after a goalless draw against Polokwane City in their last match of the season
• The Soweto giants needed all three points in their last match of the season against the Rise and Shine to seal a place in the top eight but they failed get a win at the FNB Stadium
• Nasreddine Nabi's side ended the season in ninth place on the log, earning 32 points from 28 matches this campaign

Kaizer Chiefs saw their hopes of finishing in the top eight of the Betway Premiership ended following a goalless draw with Polokwane City in their final match of the season at the FNB Stadium.

The Glamour Boys needed a win against the Rise and Shine to secure a spot in next season’s MTN8 tournament but missed out, finishing the campaign with 32 points from 28 games.

This marks the second consecutive season that the Soweto giants have failed to finish within the top eight in the Betway Premiership.

Kaizer Chiefs Draw Against Polokwane City

Kaizer Chiefs started the match brightly, determined to secure all three points and clinch qualification for next season’s MTN8 competition.

Former SuperSport star Tashreeq Morris had the game’s first real chance after 15 minutes, but his shot sailed wide of the far post.

Five minutes later, the Glamour Boys came even closer to opening the scoring when Dillan Solomons unleashed a powerful strike that struck the left post. Morris narrowly missed a golden opportunity on the rebound.

Polokwane City had a great chance to take the lead in the 35th minute through Surprise Manthosi, but he missed the target.

The Soweto giants created another opportunity in the 40th minute when Edmilson Dove’s header grazed the underside of the crossbar.

The first half ended goalless, with the Rise and Shine having the best chance of the opening 45 minutes.

Kaizer Chiefs came close again on the hour mark when a cross struck the bar, followed shortly by Glody Lilepo’s close-range shot being expertly saved by Brian Bwire.

Three minutes after Lilepo’s chance, Nedbank Cup hero Yusuf Maart was denied by a goal-line clearance, as Chiefs increased the pressure amid unfavourable results elsewhere.

Despite Nasreddine Nabi introducing Gaston Sirino and Ranga Chivaviro in an effort to find a crucial goal, Chiefs were unable to break the deadlock once again.

What's next for Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs ended the season on a sour note after failing to secure qualification for the MTN8, but will take solace in their Nedbank Cup triumph, which ended a ten-year wait for silverware.

The Glamour Boys’ victory in the Nedbank Cup also earned them a place in next season’s CAF Confederations Cup.

Pirates target confirms talks with Nabi

Briefly News earlier reported that Orlando Pirates transfer target confirm holding discussion with Nabi.

The striker claimed he held talks with the Kaizer Chiefs manager amid growing speculations linking him with a possible move to Amakosi.

Source: Briefly News