Daniel Akpeyi saved two spot kicks as Kaizer Chiefs punched the ticket for a place in the semi-final of the 2019 Telkom Knockout on Saturday at the Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Chiefs defeated Orlando Pirates 4-2 on penalties in an extended version of the Soweto Derby, after a 2-2 draw in 120 minutes of football and Akpeyi played a crucial role.
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The Nigerian was breached in the 35th and 100th minutes as Kaizer Chiefs chase their first silverware of the season.
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Victory for Ernst Middendorp’s men came on the day when Siya Kolisi, a Chiefs’ fan, captained South Africa to the Rugby World Cup title in Japan.
Later this month the 33 year-old will return to the Super Eagles in the AFCON 2021 qualifiers