Kaizer Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has questioned the club's penalty-taking decisions following their dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Siwelele FC in the Carling Knockout quarter-finals at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday evening.

Amakhosi secured their place in the semi-finals after recovering from an early setback, but the match also raised questions about who should be entrusted with penalty duties at the Soweto giants.

Siwelele took the lead in the 11th minute when Siyabonga Ndebele rose highest to head home from a corner, putting Chiefs under immediate pressure. The visitors struggled to find an immediate response but were eventually presented with an opportunity to equalise after Mfundo Vilakazi was fouled inside the penalty area.

Mduduzi Shabalala stepped up to take the resulting penalty but failed to make the opportunity count, sending his effort over the crossbar. His miss was a significant setback for Chiefs, who were desperately searching for an equaliser before the break.

However, Amakhosi were awarded another penalty in first-half stoppage time after Shabalala was brought down by Ndebele. This time, Wandile Duba took responsibility and confidently converted from the spot to bring Chiefs level.

Khune believes Duba should have been given the responsibility of taking both penalties, pointing to the striker's composure and confidence when standing in front of goal.

The former Chiefs captain's comments have sparked discussion about the club's penalty-taking hierarchy, particularly as the team enters a crucial stage of the Carling Knockout competition.

Duba's equaliser proved important in changing the momentum of the encounter, while substitute Asanele Velebayi eventually completed the comeback with an 84th-minute winner, scoring his first goal for the club.

The victory booked Chiefs a semi-final showdown against Mamelodi Sundowns, setting up another major test for Fernando Da Cruz's team.

With the competition reaching its decisive stages, Chiefs will need to ensure their penalty responsibilities are clearly defined to avoid wasting valuable opportunities in future matches.

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