Kaizer Chiefs are set to face off with Maritzburg United in the 2019 Telkom Knockout Cup semi-final match at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday.
The Soweto giants are clear favourites to advance to the final for a record-extending 18th-time as they are enjoying an impressive eight-match winning run across all competitions.
Ernst Middendorp knows that this competition presents Chiefs with their last chance of winning a major title this year and end their four-year trophy drought in the process.
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Record 13-time Telkom Knockout winners Chiefs will face a Maritzburg side which has been in good form as they are undefeated in their last seven matches across all competitions.