High flying Stellenbosch claimed their first-ever win over Kaizer Chiefs in the South African Premier Soccer League as Kenyan international Anthony Akumu watched the defeat from the bench. Akumu took his place on the bench as head coach Stuart Baxter opted for the midfield trio of Njabulo Ngcobo, Phathutshedzo Nange and Cole Alexander.90 + 4’| #CHI 0 : 1 #STBFull time score: Kaizer Chiefs 0 : 1 Stellenbosch FC (du Preez 38’) #Amakhosi4Life #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/StBKNHZhBt— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) November 2, 2021 The former Gor Mahia midfielder was recently reinstated into the Harambee Stars provisional squad by head coach Engin Firat after being overlooked in the back to back defeat to Mali. Chiefs had a bright start to the game and were a threat from aerial balls with Khama Billiat whipping in a freekick that found Daniel Cardoso in the far post but his effort found the side netting in the seventh minute. Amakhosi’s strong start fizzled off after the half-hour mark with Stellenbosch breaking the deadlock in the 38th minute through Ashley Du Preez.The forward received a long pass from Junior Mendieta and made a 360 degree turn to outsmart the Chiefs defence and unleash a thunderbolt that found the back of the net from outside the box.Chiefs returned into the second half strong and pressed for an equalizer but failed to find their scoring boots as the Stellenbosch defense stood tall.45 + 1’| #CHI 0 : 1 #STBHalf time score: Kaizer Chiefs 0 : 1 Stellenbosch FC (du Preez 38’)#Amakhosi4Life #DStvPrem pic.twitter.com/Dv7Ju3ro0r— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) November 2, 2021 With Amakhosi pushing bodies forward, they left space for Stellenbosch to hit on the counter but they were let down by profligacy upfront.The win takes Stellenbosch to joint top of the standings with reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns having played two games less.
