Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo has warned that Amakhosi are far from slowing down despite already securing CAF football for next season.
Chiefs are preparing for a blockbuster Betway Premiership clash against AmaZulu FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday as they look to finish the season on a high.
Amakhosi crossed the 50-point mark last weekend after a dramatic late 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United, with Ngcobo delivering one of his best performances of the season.
“It wasn’t an easy game. It was tough, but we worked really hard to get the victory,” Ngcobo told the club’s media department.
The talented midfielder admitted he was pleased to finally complete a full 90 minutes again, but believes there is still more to come from him.
“I feel like I had a decent game and it was good to complete 90 minutes for the first time in a while, but there are aspects I want to improve on,” he said.
Despite already securing third place and qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup, Ngcobo insists Chiefs remain fully focused.
“There is no room to relax. We know how dangerous AmaZulu can be under coach Arthur Zwane,” he warned.
“We are expecting a tough match, and we are ready to fight for the win.”
Ngcobo also opened up about Chiefs returning to continental football next season after several disappointing campaigns.
“It’s a great feeling to know that we are going to play CAF football again. That’s something we wanted to achieve as a team,” he said.
However, the midfielder made it clear that simply finishing third is not enough for a club of the Chiefs’ stature.
“I consider this to be a good season, not a great one, because at Kaizer Chiefs the expectations are much higher,” Ngcobo added.
“But I believe we have turned a corner and we are moving in the right direction.”