“I am very delighted on behalf of the players and whole the family here,” says Komphela following Chiefs’ advancing to the MTN8 semi-finals at the expense of Maritzburg United.

“It was nervy and I didn’t want to start on a sour note,” says Komphela. “It was tremendous. It was a great feeling.”

Chiefs won by 5 – 3 scoreline in a humdinger of a match.

“The fact that I was playing a former team that I coached as well, I had to unlock my own code,” continues Komphela. “It was a great feeling after the match. I am sure at half time there were a million thoughts from all.”

Chiefs went into the dressing room with a 0 – 2 deficit. “The response in the dressing room was unbelievable,” adds Komphela. Chiefs made an immediate impact after the break when ‘Man of the Match’ Lebese coolly headed Pa Gaxa’ cross. “And the goals, I don’t know when was the last time we scored five - even though a question when was the last time we conceded three,” comments Komphela.

“It was a great game that you would enjoy watching. The way the player play, you can see there’s a Chiefs way of playing, very comfortable on the ball. Dictating and giving confidence to everyone who’s watching,” says a visibly happy Komphela.

“The results are telling us that we are going to the next step. The semifinals are on a home and away, we will await the draw,” continues Komphela.

“We are the champions and the message we sent last night coming from two goals down was emphatic from the players saying - we are the current champions. To show character, good display of football Chiefs’ way of play, playing without stress and easy on the eye and winning, winning in the manner that’s Chiefs way,” concludes Komphela.

Chiefs go into the semifinals draw hat with Bidvest Wits, Bloemfontein Celtic and Ajax Cape Town FC.

"I have seen Wits and Ajax play in friendlies but, I haven’t seen Celtic as yet, but, having made the semis, one must say they are credible and we have to respect them.”