{
  "id": 8712715,
  "title": "Chiefs pay the penalty in Arrows draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/chiefs-pay-the-penalty-in-arrows-draw",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T14:54:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/chiefs-pay-penalty-arrows-draw/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kaizer Chiefs suffered another setback in their title pursuit as they drew 0-0 with Golden Arrows at Mbombela Stadium on Sunday. This goalless draw follows a 1-0 defeat for Chiefs in the MTN8 quarterfinals in August, leaving them without a goal since then. Despite a penalty kick in the Betway Premiership, Chiefs couldn't find the back of the net. Thakazani Mbanjwa made a crucial save to deny Lebohang Maboe's penalty, and Chiefs struggled to trouble Arrows' goalkeeper. Renaldo Leaner, filling in for the injured Brandon Petersen, showcased a remarkable first-half save to thwart Junior Dion. Chiefs dominated the first half, with Mfundo Vilakazi missing a header and Maboe failing to hit the target. Arrows nearly scored in the ninth minute, with Dion volleying a cross towards goal, but Leaner made a brilliant save. The home side equalized in the 21st minute when Faiz Abrahams, making his first start for Chiefs, failed to connect with a cross from Sabelo Sithole. Arrows equalized in the 33rd minute via a penalty awarded after Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso fouled Faiz Abrahams in the box. However, the home side couldn't capitalize on subsequent opportunities. Pule Mmodi's effort was deflected for a corner, and substitute Mduduzi Shabalala's cross went unclaimed by Mmodi. The second half began with Nqobile Dlamini and Thabo Moloisane receiving yellow cards. Arrows had a promising chance in the 72nd minute, but Dion headed over. Chiefs had a late opportunity, with Vilakazi's volley hitting the crossbar. In stoppage time, Ronaldo Van Neel's cross sailed wide, leaving the match goalless.",
  "summary": "Lebo Maboe sees his spot kick saved as Amakhosi again can't beat Arrows.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}