Chiefs' defence comes under scrutiny

The Chiefs' defence has been rock solid in the past three seasons, but is showing cracks in the current campaign.The defensive frailties were exposed last weekend when they lost 2-1 to bitter rivals Township Rollers.

Chiefs' coach, Rahman Gumbo watched in horror as his side failed to defend a set piece given away just metres from where he stood. Joel Mogorosi lifted the ball past an ineffective wall and a static defence before Powell Abednico powered home the winner. Abednico rose unchallenged, with the usually reliable defender, Itayi Gwandu failing to pick him. The moment triggered a frenzied reaction from Gumbo who was animated on the bench, but there was little he could do except throw his hands in the air in frustration.