Improving Dube believes Chiefs can do more of the same

KAIZER Chiefs' defender Austin Dube is confident that they can still improve from their 4-0 victory over Chippa United in the league when they visit high-flying SuperSport United at the Lucas 'Masterpieces' Moripe Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

After a four-game winless streak in the league, Chiefs finally turned the tide last weekend. They put Chippa to the sword with four unanswered goals, thanks to an impressive display from mates Keagan Dolly and Khama Billiat in either half.

That victory was so welcomed that it inked the perfect birthday present to club el supremo Kaizer Motaung, who turned 77 on the day. But some of the club's discerning fans suggested that it was naive to read too much into the results, saying it's early days.

Coach Stuart Baxter, who was earmarked to return the glory days at the club following their six-year trophy drought, will be eager to prove that they've turned the tide.

“Taking (positives) from the previous game against Chippa, we did very well. But I think we can still improve and do much better as a team. So, going to the weekend's game, we are going for a win and better performance,” Dube explained.

SuperSport are enjoying a purple patch. They are second on the standings, four

points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. They are unbeaten in the league after four wins and three draws – a feat they mostly achieved without their key man Bradley Grobler.

Grobler racked up the league's Golden Boot award last season. But his start to the campaign has been marred by injuries, and Thamsanqa Gabuza has had to lead the line. The latter has done well, as he's scored three times in the last five matches.

It's not only Gabuza that Dube and Co have to be wary of in their defence, as Zambian Gamphani Lungu has also been in red-hot form up front. Dube, though, is thrilled that he's been getting game-time, but knows that he's still far from his best.

“It's been a great experience working alongside ‘Tower' (Eric Mathoho),” said Dube.