Chippa United’s woes in the Betway Premiership continued on Sunday afternoon as they were handed a 3-0 defeat by Orlando Pirates at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
The loss highlighted the challenges facing Luc Eymael, Morgan Mammila, and Sinesipho Mali as the Chilli Boys struggle to find consistency in a season already fraught with turbulence.
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The technical team tried to steady the ship, but Chippa’s defensive frailties were exposed early.
Chippa’s defensive struggles were exposed early, with Patrick Maswanganyi finding the net in the 10th minute following a misplaced pass from the hosts.
The Chilli Boys struggled to regain composure, leaving gaps that Pirates exploited with ease.
As the first half wore on, sloppy ball control and unforced errors allowed Deon Hotto to extend the lead, forcing Chippa into a reactive mode.
The technical team made changes after the break, but the adjustments failed to shift the momentum.
By the final whistle, Tshepang Moremi had added a third for Pirates, leaving Chippa without a single shot on target and exposing the mounting pressure on Luc Eymael, Morgan Mammila, and Sinesipho Mali.
The technical team now faces urgent questions over tactics, squad cohesion, and performance levels, as the management watches closely during the upcoming FIFA break.
Despite the heavy defeat, Chippa’s management is holding off on drastic measures.
“The team now has a full FIFA break to work on certain areas,” a club insider told the Siya crew.
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“Management is hopeful that the technical team can turn things around with the work they are putting in. The panic buttons haven’t been pressed yet,” added the source.
With just one point from five matches, Chippa will be desperate to turn things around before falling deeper into the relegation battle once the league resumes.
