Zimbabwean striker Kingston Nkatha had a good game but missed great chances as a lone goal from the man who replace him, substitute David Zulu won the day for the Limpopo-based side as they triumphed 1-0 over Kaizer Chiefs in their own backyard at FNB Stadium on Tuesday night.

Chiefs clobbered Leopards 4-0 in Polokwane only a few days ago in a Nedbank last 16 match, with Lehlohonoro Majoro scoring all the goals for Amakhosi on the day.

Yesterday, Leopards hit back in the most painful way, beating Amakhosi in fortress FNB, venue for the historic 2010 World Cup opener and final match, with Zulu scoring in the 84th minute.

The defeat against relegation-battling Lidoda-Duvha pegged back Chiefs' title ambitions, and will see pressure mounting on the already embattled Amakhosi coach Vladimir Vermozovic, with rumours of a poor relationship with the club's senior players doing the rounds in the country.

Tinashe Nengomasha was absent when Chiefs struggled against Orlando Pirates in another loss last month, and the veteran was absent in last night's match. Calls for him to play a more meaningful role in the team as the title race goes to the wire will increase.