Kaizer Chiefs Lose Toyota Cup Final to Asante Kotoko After Penalty Shootout Drama

• Kaizer Chiefs were edged 3-2 by Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko in a tense penalty shootout at Moses Mabhida Stadium after a goalless draw in regulation time
• Inacio Miguel failed to convert an 83rd-minute spot-kick that could have handed Chiefs the win before full-time
• Wandile Duba, Aden McCarthy, Pule Mmodi and Miguel all missed from the spot in sudden death, handing the title to Kotoko

Kaizer Chiefs lost the second edition of the Toyota Cup 3-2 on penalties to Ghanaian side Asante Kotoko at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday evening.

The two sides were inseparable after regulation time, with the match ending 0-0 despite Amakhosi having a golden opportunity to seal it late on through a penalty, which was unfortunately missed by the usually dependable Inacio Miguel.

Chiefs dominated the early exchanges, showing glimpses of control and intent, but the Ghanaian outfit responded with greater aggression, committing more fouls and disrupting Amakhosi’s rhythm.

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Moses Mabhida Stadium makes play difficult

The condition of the pitch made the overall flow of the game somewhat disjointed, affecting the fluidity of play, especially in midfield, where Thabo Cele and Mshini Ngcobo worked tirelessly to link up with the attacking trio of Flavio Silva, Glody Lilepo and Mfundo Vilakazi.

In the 83rd minute, Chiefs were handed a golden opportunity to break the deadlock when they were awarded a penalty. But to the frustration of the home crowd, Miguel missed from the spot, allowing Kotoko to stay in the contest.

With no breakthrough in normal time, the match went to the dreaded penalty shootout. In a tense, sudden-death scenario, Asante Kotoko emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. Chiefs’ spot-kick woes were evident, as Wandile Duba, Aden McCarthy, Pule Mmodi and Inacio Miguel all failed to convert their penalties, sealing a disappointing end for Amakhosi in front of their home fans.

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How did Amakhosi react to the defeat?

@KabeloMohlah02:

"We created a cup, hosted it ourselves twice, and lost twice in a row."

@johny_theblessd:

"Abuyile Amakhosi 😂👌🔥🔥🔥"

@chrispryns:

"Easy game for us 🔥 and thanks for hosting us ❤️🇬🇭🇿🇦"

@Hybreed:

"Khosi, why? 💔"

@flyngmisu:

"No congratulations to other kids 😂😂😂"

See the tweet below:

Kaizer Chiefs were playing their fourth pre-season match, yet they were still searching for their first win. They recently completed a tour of the Netherlands, where they suffered three straight defeats.

They opened their campaign with a 2-1 loss to Vitesse, with Reeve Frosler, making his return from injury, scoring the only goal for Amakhosi. That was followed by a heavy 4-0 defeat to FC Utrecht, and then a third consecutive loss against NEC Nijmegen.

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Fans have expressed frustration at the team’s poor form, with many questioning the lack of visible progress under new coach Nasreddine Nabi. Chiefs are set to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup next season, and their current performances have raised serious concerns about their readiness.

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Ex-Chiefs star comments on Saleng's move

Briefly News also reported that a former Kaizer Chiefs star has shared his thoughts on Monnapule Saleng's loan move from Orlando Pirates to Orbit College this summer.

The Bafana Bafana star was left out of the Bucs squad for close to six months before securing a loan move away from the club this summer.

Source: Briefly News