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The experienced midfielder explained that everyone has a role to play, as coach Ernst Middendorp looks to guide Amakhosi to his fifth PSL title.
Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe Tshabalala has mentored the team ahead of their long-awaited game against Baroka FC on Saturday afternoon.
The Soweto giants will look to clinch the Premier Soccer League (PSL) title with a victory over Bakgaga Ba Mphahlele on the final day of the 2019/20 season.
The Chiefs lead the league standings with a greater goal difference of three, over second-placed Mamelodi Sundowns, who will face Black Leopards on the same day.
“This is the last lap. It’s about those 90 minutes. Of course the coach will make the line-up and discuss the tactics with the team, “Tshabalala told the club. official website.
“But from then on it’s up to the players to get the job done. Everyone has a role to play, including the guys who don’t start. My advice to the players: ‘Get out there and enjoy.’
“It is a great year for Kaizer Chiefs, as it is the club’s 50th anniversary year. However, it is essential that the player does not get nervous. ”
Amakhosi is desperate to end his five-year trophy drought and Tshabalala was part of the last Chiefs team to win a major trophy when they clinched the 2014/15 PSL title.
Nicknamed Shabba, Tshabalala explained that older players have an important role to play heading into the clash at Bidvest Stadium in Johannesburg.
“Senior players like Itumeleng Khune, Mulomowandau Mathoho, Willard Katsande and Bernard Parker have been in this situation, they have won the league,” he added.
“I’m sure they will talk to the younger ones and share their experience. They will also tell their teammates, ‘Forget social media for now, let’s focus on what needs to be done on Saturday.”
Shabba, who is currently a free agent, was happy with Amakhosi’s 1-0 win over Chippa United on Wednesday and revealed that Reeve Frosler is his favorite player.
“We got a result and that is all that counts at the moment. Our guys have to dig deeper as a team, that’s very important to get a result, “he continued.
“My favorite player. He is versatile, he has that ability to enter from the left and, when he has the ball, you know things are going to happen. It has been prominent in recent times.
“It was great to see Khama score. People have been tough on him and he got hit hard, but by scoring that goal he sent the message: ‘I’m still Khama Billiat, I can still do it.
The Chiefs were missing Daniel Akpeyi, who had to miss Chippa’s game due to a concussion suffered in the previous game, and Itumeleng Khune entered.
“It’s not easy to jump in suddenly if you haven’t played for a while, but he showed his leadership,” Tshabalala added.
“That’s when experience comes to the fore … Itu may not have been a 100% fit, but he made a difference thanks to his experience and leadership.”
