Kaizer Chiefs are running out of time and matches to qualify for the top eight next season.
Amakhosi are left with three matches in the Betway Premiership and their mission to qualify for the MTN8 tournament continues with the sold-out Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
They suffered the embarrassment of failing to make it to the top eight, that comes with continental football, and midfielder George Matlou says they cant make the same mistake again.
After the Pirates match, Amakhosi will be left with a trip to Sekhukhune United in Polokwane and end their league campaign with a home assignment against Polokwane City at FNB Stadium closer to the end of the month.
Last season we didnt make it to the top eight and again we are struggling to get there but we are working hard to make it, said the lanky creative midfielder as Amakhosi prepared to host their arch-rivals.