Cosmos, Chiefs hope to salvage some pride
JOBURG - Fresh from a routing by a rejuvenated Orlando Pirates over the weekend, Jomo Cosmos will face yet another Soweto giant, Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium on 15 March.
Ezenkosi, as Cosmos are affectionately known to their faithful fans, will be hoping to use the clash against Amakhosi to redeem themselves from the 5-0 mauling at the hands of the Sea Robbers (Pirates) over the weekend.
Chiefs go into this clash on the back of two losses after losing to Platinum Stars 2-0 midweek, and to the Buccaneers by the same score line in the Nedbank Cup last 32 on 5 March.
In their previous encounter in the Absa Premiership, Ezenkosi and Amakhosi played to a goalless draw at Olen Park Stadium in October last year. If Amakhosi lose to Cosmos, the defending premiership champions might kiss their chances of a successful title defence goodbye. A loss may also jeopardise the position of Amakhosi coach Steve Komphela who has been under fire recently.
The Chiefs-Cosmos encounter is sure to be a thrilling one as pride is at stake for both teams, although for Chiefs it is almost a must-win to revive their ambition of defending their premiership title.
