Kaizer Chiefs’ revival under the new campaign faces its toughest examination yet on Wednesday night, and the appetite for the showdown is clear for all to see.
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The Glamour Boys have started the Betway Premiership season brightly, collecting maximum points from their opening three fixtures.
But their credentials will be put to the test when they welcome defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns to the FNB Stadium in a midweek clash that already has the country buzzing.
Ticket sales have surged to 41,012, with organisers now working to expand capacity to 60,000 by midday to cater for the huge demand.
For a Wednesday night fixture, the numbers underline the insatiable hunger fans have for South Africa’s biggest club rivalry.
While Chiefs have found new confidence, Sundowns enter the contest with questions of their own. Miguel Cardoso’s side remain competitive, but their performances have not quite hit the high standards set during their dominant title-winning runs.
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