Kaizer Chiefs squashed Free Agents 4-0

By Nkululeko Khanyile | January 27, 2025 | 2 min read


Johannesburg,South Africa
Kaizer Chiefs vs Free Agents FC
Kaizer Chiefs players celebrated goal against Free Agents FC at FNB Stadium
Image: Photo by Facebook/Kaizer Chiefs FC News

Kaizer Chiefs has qualified for Nedbank Cup Last 16 after baptising Free Agents FC 4-0,a small club which competes in the Gauteng ABC Motsepe League at FNB Stadium on Sunday night.

Chiefs proved to be more powerful and well-prepared for that game from onset when compared to their opponent which was look disorganized and scared.

The first goal for Amakhosi was scored after a beautiful build-up which was started at the back by goalkeeper Bvuma and was netted by Pule Mmodi on the 18th minute.

The home team continued with its merciless approach against the minnows which helped them to secure a second goal on the 26th minute whereby Mmodi scored a brace in a period of 10 minutes.

On the 28th minute,Mmodi and Mashiane wasted a golden opportunity to extend the lead to three goals before the half-time when they failed to put the ball at the back of the net while goalkeeper was away.

Chiefs finished the first 45 minutes carrying shoulders high as they went on half-time leading 2-0 and that was something rare for Amakhosi this season in all competitions.

During second-half,Chiefs added more fuel on the pedal with the intention to destabilize the Agents which were trying to regroup in the first 20 minutes after half-time.

On the 60th minute,Chiefs nearly scored a third goal which was going to come from a beautiful free-kick outside the 18-yard which was taken by Mfundo Vilakazi,unfortunately it was saved by their opponent goalkeeper.

On the 61st minute,the host came back aggressively to extend the lead to 3-0 with the head of Inacio Miguel although he was in the offside position when he received the ball however the referee approved the goal.

On the 62nd minute,the referee produced the red-card for the Free Agents' player which was protesting the goal which was awarded to Chiefs because their player was in offside position when he scored.

The visitors tried to hold on and repelled Chiefs' attacks while were one man down for almost 20 minutes and in that period Amakhosi were very ruthless on every sphere of the field.

The fourth goal for Amakhosi was scored on the 83rd minute by the one and only Ranga Chivaviro and that was the last nail in the coffin of Free Agents.

Chiefs' midfielder George Matlou was chosen as the Man of the Match and he shed tears because he just came back after suffering a long-term knee injury as he spent almost a year without playing due to injury.