It’s not just about beating Pirates: Zwane after Chiefs’ derby double

Zwane, though, also could not hide his excitement at the double over Pirates in his first season as head coach after Bucs substitute centre back Olisah Ndah's 89th-minute own goal was decisive on Saturday.

Zwane went into the match under pressure with Chiefs wallowing in fifth place and having continued their erratic form with a 3-2 defeat to Lamontville Golden Arrows in Polokwane last Sunday.

"For our supporters, yes, we always want to see them happy, but [also] it’s another six points for us.

"I don’t want to focus only on beating Pirates. We want to beat all the teams we come across because the league is a marathon. It’s not just about winning against Pirates but, yes, it’s very important for us as a club knowing the history [between the sides]."   

Chiefs can rise from fifth when they meet fourth-placed league rookies Richards Bay FC at King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi on Saturday. Bay, who have lost their last three matches, are above Chiefs on goal difference. 

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