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Reeve Frosler, a defender for Kaizer Chiefs, highlights the importance of moving on quickly from their disappointing MTN8 quarterfinal defeat as they prepare to face Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership on Wednesday.
The Soweto giants encountered a setback when they were eliminated by Golden Arrows in the MTN8 on Sunday. Frosler insists that there’s no time to dwell on the result as they gear up for their third match of the season.
Chiefs kicked off their Betway Premiership campaign positively two weeks ago with a victory over newly promoted Kruger United, establishing an optimistic outlook for the league season. However, their defeat to Arrows acts as an early test of their resilience in overcoming setbacks.
“Losing a crucial match is never easy, but we must lift ourselves up and concentrate on the next game,” Frosler stated.
“We face Sekhukhune on Wednesday, which gives us another chance to showcase our skills and aim for a favorable result.”
“As I mentioned during the match, we feel disheartened by the result, but it’s crucial to maintain focus on what’s ahead. We have Sekhukhune on Wednesday, followed by another match this weekend.
“We’ve discussed what needs to improve and which areas to concentrate on to enhance our performance.
“That’s the mentality we must carry into the game on Wednesday. I’m excited for it and hopeful that we can get back on track as planned.”
The upcoming challenge for Chiefs will be significant, as Sekhukhune enters the match with an undefeated record this season. Babina Noko has achieved victories in both their opening league match and the MTN8 quarterfinal, boosting their confidence before taking on Amakhosi.
This match also presents an intriguing subplot as Chiefs will go up against their former coach, Cedric Kaze. The Burundian manager now leads Sekhukhune and will be eager to preserve his team’s unbeaten streak against his old club.
A win could potentially propel Amakhosi to the top of the league standings, although this will depend on the outcome of the match between Orlando Pirates and AmaZulu scheduled for Wednesday evening.
