Flavio Silva Scores on Debut as Kaizer Chiefs Triumph Over Golden Arrows to Preserve PSL Lead
Flavio Silva needed under 10 minutes to showcase exactly why Kaizer Chiefs signed him as a marquee player for the 2025/26 season.
The Portuguese forward made an instant impact after being substituted in during the second half, finding the net with one of his first touches to clinch a 1-0 victory for Amakhosi against Lamontville Golden Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
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This win marked Chiefs’ fourth of the season, keeping them level on 13 points with Sekhukhune United, who lead the Betway Premiership on goal difference after their 2-0 victory against Durban City in Polokwane on Saturday night.
Chiefs Faced Challenges Prior to Flavio Silva’s Breakthrough
Before Silva’s crucial goal, the game seemed destined for a draw. Coach Nasreddine Nabi chose to bring on Silva, Gaston Sirino, and Mfundo Vilakazi right before the hour mark, substituting Mduduzi Shabalala, Ashley du Preez, and Pule Mmodi, who failed to convert their opportunities.
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It was Sirino’s clever assist that allowed Silva to make a perfect debut for the Amakhosi fans, many of whom had expressed doubts about his signing after he scored only nine goals in 33 appearances in the Indonesian league last season.
Even with Silva’s game-winning strike, the Chiefs’ display pointed to ongoing issues in the final third. “Their play was disjointed,” particularly in the first half, where they wasted numerous scoring chances. Sirino nearly doubled the lead late in the game, but his effort went wide after being set up by Sibongiseni Mthethwa.
Conversely, Golden Arrows rarely posed a threat. Junior Dion struck the woodwork in the 55th minute, but Manqoba Mngqithi’s side could only generate one shot on target throughout the clash.
Nabi’s Defense Proves Resilient as Sundowns’ Shalulile Makes History
While the Chiefs still show some lack of precision in their attack, Nabi will be satisfied with the team’s defensive progress. The Tunisian coach has overseen a significant turnaround—after conceding 32 goals in 28 league matches last season, Chiefs have now gone five matches without conceding a single goal.
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In other PSL developments, a significant milestone was reached in Cape Town. Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile broke the long-standing PSL scoring record by converting a penalty in his team’s 1-0 win over Stellenbosch FC.
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The Namibian forward’s 130th goal allowed him to surpass legendary striker Siyabonga Nomvethe, a figure from Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and African Wanderers.
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