After an impressive introduction to Kaizer Chiefs supporters, the new striker Christian Saile is now looking forward to the next game.
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Saile made his Chiefs debut last weekend as a second-half substitute and put in a promising performance.
He also contributed with an assist for Chiefs’ second goal in their 2-0 DStv Premiership win over Royal AM.
He had been officially announced by the club earlier in the week and was given a working permit for the game.
“I was very happy when I found out my documents were ready because I want to play for Kaizer Chiefs as soon as possible.
“I’m very happy to be in the matchday squad,” Saile said, as quoted by club website.
Number 21
Saile was given the number 21 jersey at Chiefs which was made famous by Thabang Lebese among others.
It was last worn by Lebogang Manyama last season. Manyama was released by Amakhosi last season.
“I got a great welcome from the Chiefs fans. As a new player, I think it’s nice to hear them welcome me.
“I like jersey number 21, it’s a good number. When the coach offered me, I said, ‘It’s good for me’,” Saile explained.
Saile could be in the starting line-up when Chiefs meet old foes TS Galaxy at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.
The Galaxy are a team that will always have Chief’s number and Saile will be told about the history between the two sides.
“You finish one game and then focus on giving 100% to the Galaxy in the next,” he said.
Both teams will be high on confidence from good wins. Galaxy beat Golden Arrows 4-0 in their last game at the same venue.
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Chiefs also ended Royal AM’s dominance over them when they beat them 2-0 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.
A win for Chiefs would push them up the Premiership standings to third place depending on other results.
The Rockets will be looking to put a good distance between themselves and the relegation places.
They are currently in 10th place with 22 points, two above the relegation zone. And a win over the Chiefs can take them to sixth place.