Saile and Lorch bring cheer to Chiefs and Pirates

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Christian Saile scored his first goal for Kaizer Chiefs in the Nedbank Cup last weekend, and even if it was a tap in from on the goalline, his overall performance has sparked hope that the Congolese attacker could be the answer to Amakhosi's striking problems this season.

Phakaaathi editor Jonty Mark, along with football writers Sibongiseni Gumbi and Tshepo Ntsoelengoe, in this week's Ballz to the Wall podcast, take a look at Kaizer Chiefs' performance against Maritzburg and ask the question: Is Saile just a tap-in merchant or is this a sign of good things to come for Chiefs and their new man?

Orlando Pirates, meanwhile, had a returning hero to thank for helping them overcome a tricky Nedbank Cup tie at All Stars on the weekend. Thembinkosi Lorch finally returned from his injury woes to inspire Pirates to a 2-0 win at the Wits Football Stadium, and the Phakaaathi team take a look at whether he could be the man to inspire the Buccaneers in the last part of the campaign.
15 Feb English South Africa Sports News · Sports News

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