Preview: Chiefs vs Celtic
Preview: Chiefs vs Celtic

Posted in News on Jan 14, 2005.

Venue: Soccer City, Johannesburg


Date: 15th January, 2005


Kick-off: 19:30


Kaizer Chiefs host Bloemfontein Celtic at Soccer City on Saturday afternoon. Celtic will need to be on their best form as Chiefs are looking to spring back from a disappointing result against Moroka Swallows.

Bloemfontein Celtic’s form now is at the highest point this season, and Chiefs are in for a torrid time against Phunya Sele Sele.

It is unconfirmed whether they will be without the likes of Emmanuel Ngobese, after the in-form midfielder picked up a knock to his knee against Swallows. It will be detrimental to Chiefs’ hopes of retaining the title if they lose this game, they need to collect maximum points to keep in touch with League leaders, Orlando Pirates.

Celtic come off a convincing 2-0 win against Golden Arrows. They are looking to move up the League table they currently sit in an impressive sixth place.

Key Players:

Kaizer Chiefs: Derrick Spencer – Derrick Spencer has battled to get regular team action, however he was one of the positive attributes in Chiefs’ loss to Swallows. He will be keen to impress Coach Ted Dumitru into earning.

Bloemfontein Celtic: Siyabonga Nkosi – Nkosi has been a revelation for Bloem Celtic this season, his passing ability is brilliant and he is a very creative player.

Last Results:



Kaizer Chiefs:

13/11/04 Kaizer Chiefs 2-2 Golden Arrows (H)

27/11/04 Kaizer Chiefs 1-1 Sundowns (H)

11/12/04 Leopards 0-3 Kaizer Chiefs (H)

05/01/05 Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Santos (H)

09/01/05 Swallows 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs (A)

Bloem Celtic:

27/11/04 Wits University 0-0 Bloem Celtic (A)

12/12/04 Bloem Celtic 0-1 Bush Bucks (H)

16/12/04 Bloem Celtic 3-1 Santos (H)

19/12/04 Jomo Cosmos 1-2 Bloem Celtic (A)

09/01/05 Bloem Celtic 2-0 Golden Arrows (H)



Probable Line-ups:

Kaizer Chiefs: Fernandez, Nzama, Mabedi, Mkhonza, Kubeka, Spencer, Zwane, Nengomasha, Ngobese, Radebe, Mbesuma

Bloemfontein Celtic: Gopane, Makhoba, Nketle, Seema, Tlhomelang, Merahe, Bienvenu, Maduka, Moleyane, Nkosi, Spandeel

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