Posted in News on Nov 09, 2012.
Kaizer Chiefs will seek to retain their unbeaten record in the league when they visit SuperSport United at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, 10 November 2012, kickoff for what promises to be a thriller-a-minute encounter is at 20h15.
The Glamour Boys have been impressive in the league so far this season recording 21 points after nine games and together with SuperSport United are the only two sides that remain unbeaten in the Absa Premiership.
Chiefs go to the game on Saturday high on confidence after being rewarded a cheque of R1, 5 million for winning Q-1 of the Q-Innovation and registering an emphatic 3-0 victory against Golden Arrows on Tuesday evening.
Matthew Rusike who made his official debut on Tuesday against Golden Arrows told kaizerchiefs.com; “It is important to remain unbeaten going to the Christmas break.
“The game against SuperSport presents us with an opportunity to stamp our authority and extend what has been a good run in the league. They are one of the good teams in the league. We respect them but we won’t treat them any different to other teams that we have played this season.
Commenting on his debut; “It was a great experience to make my debut and make a contribution in the team. I took all the positives that came out with it. We took all the three points which was very important.
“I am just going to continue working hard, fight for a place in the starting eleven and play well, chances will come.
“The Coach told me that I did everything that he was expecting from me. He was satisfied with my performance on the day. I know that I have to work on the level of my fitness. I felt a bit tired towards the end of the game but this will improve with more game time and putting more effort in training,” continued Rusike.
Rusike also revealed that he is also one of the ‘golfers’ in the team; “I play regularly with Keegan (Ritchie) and Bernard (Parker). Golf is good for relaxation. On the golf course I am not Tiger Woods but I am pretty cool. Keegan is a quality golfer while Bernard is still in the process of learning the game.
“Technique is very important in golf and it is something that I gain and use to improve my football game,” he said with a smile.
Rusike told kaizerchiefs.com that he is delighted to be using the same jersey number as previously used by his compatriot, Knowledge Musona, “it is nice to be wearing no. 21 jersey previously used by Knowledge (Musona) whom I played with since we were 14.
“He is one of my closest friends. I spoke to him after I joined the Club. I ran it past him during one of our conversations that I chose his number when I signed for the Club. As you will know Knowledge and his humility, he told me that I will do very well and wished me luck…I don’t put myself under pressure, all I need to do is to work hard,” added Rusike.