Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter says the youngsters who got a chance in the Macufe Cup can only take courage from their performance.

Amakhosi were beaten 1-0 by Celtic but Baxter had only good things to say about players such as Philani Cele, Brilliant Khuzwayo and debutante, 21-year-old Ivan Bukenya.

“I thought it was a good game against Celtic. The teams tried to make it more than a friendly for the supporters and I think both teams succeeded in doing that,” he said.

With their national team stars returning from national team duty where they helped Bafana Bafana record an encouraging 1-1 draw Morocco, Baxter will have enough players to choose from when he prepares for their upcoming Telkom Knockout clash with Free State Stars on Sunday.

Chiefs also have something to ponder as their former playmaker, Mthokosizi Yende, is now back to full training at Stars and if given a chance to play, could make his Ea Lla Koto debut against his first PSL side.

Baxter said Amakhosi were only concerned with booking their place in the semifinals and not concerned with individual players who might have revenge on their minds.

“I think it is important for us to have a good plan that will get us the desired results on Sunday. Stars are a strong side and if we can add something to what we produced against Celtic we will stand a good chance of winning the match,” he said.
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