Timmy T Maranda
Kaizer Chiefs finally returned to being winners following the 2-0 win over Angolan side Petro Atletico in the CAF Champions League on Saturday night.
Goals from defender Eric Mathoho and Happy Mashiane were enough for Chiefs to finally overcome their eight-game winless run in all competitions.
The victory at FNB Stadium moved Amakhosi to third position, tied on four points with Horoya in second place in Group C. This follows Chiefs recording a draw, defeat and win in three matches played.
Kaizer Chiefs last recorded victory against Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) in the DStv Premiership back in January.
Despite missing key players due to injuries, Chiefs grinded the results without the attacking trio of Samir Nurkovic, Khama Billiat and Leonardo Castro.
Chiefs also missed captain Ramahlwe Mphahlele due to suspension, while Itumeleng Khume and Kgotso Moleko were not available for selection due to family commitments.
In Group B, seemingly invincible Mamelodi Sundowns became the first team to qualify for the CAF Champions League quarter-final – with two matches to spare after beating TP Mazembe 2-1 on Saturday in Lubumbashi.
Goals from Peter Shalulile and Lyle Lakay handed the Brazilians the victory, while veteran Tresor Mputu scored the TP Mazembe goal.
The 2016 champions made history by being the first team to beat TP Mazembe to take an unassailable lead on top of Group B.
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