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Cape Town - Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp and goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi On Thursday were named as the Absa Premiership Coach and Player of the Month for September/October.
Kaizer Chiefs during this period won an impressive four games with one defeat registering 12 points from a possible 15 as they extended their lead at the top of the standings to 10 points.
"I'm grateful for this award," Middendorp said. "It's a reflection of the work we've been doing. It is not about me but the technical team, the players and Kaizer Chiefs.
"There is no break. We will keep on working. If we are in a good mood we will train on December 24 and 25. Maybe we rest. Or maybe we train. There is no break."
Nigerian goalkeeper Akpeyi was delighted with his award admitting that it came as a surprise to be named as the Player of the Month.
"This comes as a big surprise to me but it also shows the importance of putting effort forward in whatever you do," Akpeyi said. "I give credit to the technical team who have been patient with me.
"I'm settling in, I'm taking each game as it comes. Khune is a good keeper, I'm just grateful for the opportunity from the coach. It's healthy competition in that department. I'm just happy to be improving all the time."
Chiefs next host Bloemfontein Celtic in an Absa Premiership clash on December 7 and will be aiming to extend their impressive run that has seen Middendorp's side winning their last seven games.
#AbsaPremiership #AbsaPrem Player And Coach of the Month awards press conference now underway pic.twitter.com/5lzJvCIRtc
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) November 28, 2019
Absa Premiership Coach of the Month:
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) November 28, 2019
Ernst Middendorp @KaizerChiefs coach.
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Kick-off is at 20:15.Compiled by Baden Gillion
