By Robert Matakanye,

 

Kaizer Chiefs were crowned Maize Cup champs after they beat Free State Stars 6-5 on penalties to clinich the pre -season trophy on Saturday evening

Free State Stars faced Kaizer Chiefs in the Maize cup final after after they defeated Chippa United 3-1 on penalties.Kaizer Chiefs progressed to the Maize cup final after defeating Buya Msuthu 2-0

A day after unveiling their new coach Giovani Solinas the Glamour Boys went into the one day competition still under the mentorship of caretaker coach Patrick Mabedi.While the Italian sat back and observed his new charges as they came up against his former side

New Kaizer Chiefs head coach Giovanni Solinas was in the stands at James Mohlatsi Stadium in Orkney as Kaizer Chiefs successfully defended their Maize cup.He is awaiting his work permit.

New sighing Khama Billiat,Virgil Vries,Kabelo Mahlasela and Lehlogonolo Mirwa were all handed debuts for the Soweto giants