“We are obviously very disappointed to have lost our two opening games,” said the player known to soccer circles as “GTI”.

“We have a big game against Mamelodi Sundowns coming over the weekend and we have to put our past performances behind us. We are going to the final as underdogs following our losing streak but we just have to focus on our preparations. The coach does a lot of work with us on finishing - but when we step into the field things do not go our way. This will have to change,” he said.

The player has also dismissed suggestions that morale might be at its lowest at Chiefs following three loses in a row, “We are united as ever. The spirit is high here...we know that we have to bounce back and start playing the football we played in the start of the MTN 8. We know our fans are a bit upset with us - we have to go out on Saturday and do well for everyone associated with the team."