Five reasonably consistent starters were injured, changing the starting lineup for the new Kaizer Chiefs team. Let’s examine the new squad led by coach Arthur Zwane.
New line-up:
- Brendon Petersen – Goalkeeper
- Siyabonga Ngezana – Right back
- Zitha Kwinika – Central defender
- Edmilson Dove – Central defender
- Sifiso Hlanti – Left back
- Siyethemba Sithebe – Central midfielder
- Yusuf Maart – Central midfielder
- Mduduzi Shabalala – Central attacking midfielder
- Ashley du Preez – Right striker
- Christian Saile – Central striker.
Following two games against Royal AM and TS Galaxy in the past fortnight, Amakhosi have since confirmed four injury casualties.
- Khama Billiat, torn groin muscle – Out until next season
- Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, thigh muscle – Out for three to four weeks
- Reeve Frosler, jaw fracture – Out for six to eight weeks
- Dillan Solomons, dislocated shoulder – Out for six to eight weeks
- Caleb Bimenyimana, ankle injury – Unconfirmed period.
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