Momentum is a powerful thing in football, and right now, Kaizer Chiefs are riding a wave of it.
On a warm afternoon at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Amakhosi showed grit and growing confidence as they came from behind to beat Orbit College 3-1, stretching their winning streak to three matches in the Betway Premiership.
For a team that has faced its fair share of criticism this season, this latest result feels like more than just three points. It feels like a shift.
Slow start, early scare
Chiefs did not have things their own way early on. Orbit College came out with intent, and for a moment, it looked like an upset was on the cards.
A sharp chance inside the opening minutes rattled the woodwork, setting the tone for a lively start from the hosts. That energy paid off midway through the first half when Mbulelo Wagaba capitalised on a well-delivered set-piece to put Orbit ahead.
For about 20 minutes, Chiefs were chasing the game. It was a familiar script from earlier in the season, where lapses in concentration often cost them.
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Duba sparks the comeback
But something about this Chiefs side is changing.
Instead of panicking, they grew into the match. The tempo lifted, the passes became sharper, and just before halftime, the breakthrough arrived.
Wandile Duba showed quick thinking inside the box, controlling well before firing a decisive effort that crept over the line despite the goalkeeper’s touch. It was a goal that shifted the mood entirely.
At 1-1 going into the break, Chiefs looked like the team more likely to push on.
Shabalala and Ndlovu seal it
The second half saw Chiefs take control in a way fans have been waiting for all season.
After missing a promising chance, Mduduzi Shabalala responded almost immediately with a composed finish following a slick attacking move. It was the kind of goal that reflected both confidence and chemistry, something that has been building in recent weeks.
With Orbit forced to chase the game, spaces opened up and Chiefs made it count. Siphesihle Ndlovu, coming off the bench, put the result beyond doubt with a clinical strike from the edge of the box after neat interplay in attack.
At 3-1, the contest was effectively done.
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A turning point in the season?
This result lifts Chiefs into third place on the log, at least for now, and continues a run that has quietly reignited belief among supporters.
Victories over Durban City, Magesi FC and now Orbit College suggest a team finding rhythm at the right time. More importantly, they are beginning to show resilience, coming from behind instead of fading away.
In the context of South African football, where consistency often separates contenders from the rest, this could be a defining stretch for Amakhosi.
There is still a long road ahead, but for the first time in a while, Chiefs are not just chasing the pack. They are starting to look like a side that belongs near the top.
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