Kaizer Chiefs Legend Zebulon Nhlapo Offers Key Advice to Ranga Chivaviro
Kaizer Chiefs legend Zebulon “Sputla” Nhlapo has weighed in with valuable advice for striker Ranga Chivaviro, who played a crucial role in rescuing a point for the team in their recent 1-1 draw against TS Galaxy.
Chivaviro delivered a moment of brilliance to save Amakhosi from the brink of defeat. The forward capitalized on a ricocheted ball off the crossbar, following an exceptional in-swinging corner kick by Happy Mashiane. The equalizer came after TS Galaxy had taken the lead through Samukelo Kabini in the 35th minute.
Nhlapo Sees Potential in Chivaviro
Nhlapo, a former Kaizer Chiefs winger known for his speed and flair, believes Chivaviro has the talent to achieve greatness at the club. However, he stressed the importance of humility and maintaining a positive relationship with the team’s supporters.
“There is progress at Kaizer Chiefs, but we need to give them enough time to gel,” said the 64-year-old legend from KwaThema, Ekurhuleni. “Chiefs are going to show us great football. At the moment, they are just lacking goals. They’ve been unlucky in that area. They tend to relax too much after taking the lead, instead of pushing for more goals. But our time will come.”
Backing the Strikers
Nhlapo emphasized that the current crop of strikers, including Chivaviro, deserves more opportunities to prove their worth.
“They are not missing goals on purpose; they are trying their best,” he explained. “We will see more from Ranga Chivaviro. They must keep fielding him. He just needs to stop arguing with the Chiefs supporters and focus on winning them over.”
The Bigger Picture
Kaizer Chiefs’ struggles in front of goal have been a talking point this season, but Nhlapo remains optimistic about the team’s future. He believes that once the squad finds their rhythm and chemistry, they will deliver the kind of performances fans have come to expect.
“There is a lot of talent in this team. The players just need the confidence and time to work together. Once they click, Amakhosi will be unstoppable,” he concluded.
What’s Next for Kaizer Chiefs?
With fans eagerly awaiting a turnaround in fortunes, Chivaviro’s ability to stay composed under pressure and heed advice from legends like Nhlapo could prove pivotal. As the Soweto giants continue their campaign, supporters will hope to see more moments of brilliance from their strikers and the team as a whole.
Can Ranga Chivaviro rise to the challenge and lead Kaizer Chiefs to glory? Only time will tell, but with legends like Nhlapo in his corner, the future looks promising.
