Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala pays tribute to Luke Fleurs. Image: Holluywood Bets sports blog
Did we all miss this? Shabalala’s emotional Luke Fleurs tribute
Mduduzi Shabalala’s winner saw Kaizer Chiefs break a three game losing streak when they beat SuperSport United and had special celebration.
Kaizer Chiefs star Mduduzi Shabalala pays tribute to Luke Fleurs. Image: Holluywood Bets sports blog
Kaizer Chiefs returned to winning ways over the weekend, with a rare 2-1 win over SuperSport United.
Chiefs finally snapped a three-game losing streak which also saw them failing to find the back of the net.
Prior to this Chiefs had won just one game in their last 10 matches in all competitions. During that run, they had not been able to score in a total of seven matches. But all of that changed courtesy of a thunderous Christian Saile opener. It then looked as if the Amakhosi faithful were going to be met by their customary disappointment. This after former Orlando Pirates striker Terrence Dzvukamanja converted a penalty conceded by veteran left-back Sifiso Hlanti to level matters.
Shabalala secures victory for Chiefs
Credit to Chiefs, however, as they showed a strong sense of urgency after that SuperSport leveller instead, showing a fighting spirit. In the end, they were eventually rewarded, this through an impressive Mduduzi Shabalala strike. The youngster was found just outside the box and met the ball with a well struck half-volley, giving stand in keeper Washington Arubi no chance!
Pays tribute to the fallen Fleurs
The goal sparked jubilation among Chiefs fans and players and in the midst of all that euphoria, Shabalala’s celebration was missed. In that celebration though, he appeared to pay tribute to his now late former teammate Luke Fleurs. He did so by holding up the number two and then the number six to the heavens with his hands. That was a signal for the jersey number 26 that he was assigned but was yet to wear at the club. Afterwards, he hit the gwaragwara dance that was known to be the centre-back’s trademark move.
Chiefs players did say that they’re dedicating the rest of the season to Fleurs. They will hope this is the start of a strong run until the end of the season. It doesn’t get any bigger than their next game, however. They’re set for the ultimate test when they take on the unbeaten champions and log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. This game is set to take place on Thursday evening at the FNB Stadium.
