Chiefs eye early edge in title race

KAIZER Chiefs will welcome Sekhukhune United to the FNB Stadium this evening (7:30pm kickoff) for a Betway Premiership top-of-the-table showdown, with both sides eager to extend their early momentum from the opening round of fixtures.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

Amakhosi have surpassed expectations so far, heading into this crunch clash unbeaten after five matches. They sit second only on goal difference, level on 13 points with Babina Noko, making this encounter a potential decider for the league's early pacesetter.

The Glamour Boys are seeking to build on last season's ninth-place finish, and their strong start suggests the team has turned a corner. Signs of improvement are evident, but this contest could be their sternest test yet, particularly after the lengthy international break that interrupted their rhythm.

Sekhukhune, meanwhile, have mirrored Chiefs’ approach, investing heavily in the transfer market and reaping immediate rewards. Having already claimed a statement 1-0 victory over rivals Orlando Pirates away from home, Eric Tinkler’s men arrive full of confidence.