Bruce Bvuma and his Kaizer Chiefs teammate are cognisant of the dangers Gavin Hunt’s SuperSport United will pose on Tuesday night. Photo: Itumeleng English Independent Media
SuperSport United's Gavin Hunt, one of the PSL's most successful coaches with a remarkable collection of championship titles, continues to strike fear in the hearts of Kaizer Chiefs as they prepare to host SuperSport at FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Chiefs' goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma has expressed the team's awareness of the threat posed by Hunt and his formidable side.
"SuperSport are a big team, and we know what they are capable of. They have a very good coach in Coach Gavin," Bvuma stated.
"We know that it's not going to be an easy game. We've played SuperSport twice this season already. We've won once and lost another, but we're looking forward to this game.
“We have prepared well, and we know what they can do. However, we need to focus more on what we can do."
"We have been playing good football, and the supporters are slowly returning to the stadium," he added.
"Having them there pushes us more not to give up. I think the support helps push us through. We need them very much going to the end of the season. We can’t wait to have them there against SuperSport and to win the game."
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Currently sitting in sixth place with 25 points from 17 games, Chiefs have struggled for consistency, failing to secure back-to-back league victories since the season's early stages. Bvuma, who has established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper, is optimistic that new signings can turn the tide.
Midfielder Thabo Cele, winger Glody Lilepo, and striker Tashreeq Morris have all made an impact, starting in Chiefs' last three matches.
"They have settled in very well. They have been very good, and all three are international players. They have shown from the word 'go' why the club decided to sign them," Bvuma remarked.
"We are very happy with them and look forward to playing more games with them."
Chippa United coach Thabo September echoed Bvuma's sentiments, noting that Chiefs' new signings have brought a fresh energy to the team's attack.
"Morris and Lilepo give Chiefs speed they did not have upfront, while Cele has added a new dimension and depth," he said.
"Morris and Lilepo are quick and aggressive and bring a high press as well. When these three combine, they create a headache for opponents, and that's how the improvement in the side has come about."
However, Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has urged caution, refusing to be swayed by recent successes. He insists the team still has a long way to go to reach their potential.
"I would say we still have a lot of work to do," Nabi said.
"This is not false modesty, but we don’t believe we are half the team that we dream of for Chiefs. The biggest certainty is that we are heading in the right direction. The players understand what we need to do and are coming together.
“We have two players in every position, even three sometimes. The one who plays is the one who performs consistently in games and training."