Asanele Velebayi targets more goals after opening Kaizer Chiefs account

Kaizer Chiefs winger Asanele Velebayi says he is determined to improve his all-round game and score more regularly after netting his first goal for the club.

The 23-year-old struck the decisive goal as Amakhosi came from behind to beat Siwelele FC 2-1 and reach the Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals.

Velebayi is in his second season with the Glamour Boys after joining from Cape Town Spurs last term. He has made 21 appearances across all competitions, with most of those coming as a substitute, and has also registered an assist.

The goal ended his wait for a first strike in Kaizer Chiefs colours and secured a place in the last four.

“Scoring my first goal means a lot, especially that it was a goal that won the match and takes us into the next round,” Velebayi told the club’s official website.

“I aim to help the team by improving my all-round game and scoring more goals when I get the chance.”

Velebayi said the match was characterised by frequent changes in possession, and admitted Kaizer Chiefs should have settled the contest earlier.

“It was a game of transition. There were a lot of turnovers in possession,” he said.

“In truth, we should have wrapped up the game by half-time, and we are working hard to be more clinical in front of goal.”

Kaizer Chiefs will face Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-finals.

The other semi-final will see Stellenbosch FC play Orlando Pirates.