Kaizer Chiefs, already missing five players due to injuries, will also be without two more key players for their upcoming match. They are set to face Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
The Soweto giants played a goalless draw against Chippa United on Saturday, missing Inacio Miguel and Given Msimango. Additionally, Rushwin Dortley and Reeve Frosler are sidelined for an extended period due to injuries.
As Amakhosi head into their next match seeking a win to secure a top-eight position, they will have to do without two additional players.
Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi, who appeared frustrated after the goalless draw against Chippa on Saturday, would have hoped to have all his players available. He is eager to finish strongly after some inconsistent performances.
WHO ARE THE CHIEFS KEY PLAYERS WHO WILL MISS THE NEXT MATCH?
In their game against Chippa United, Pule Mmodi and Gaston Sirino received yellow cards. This means they both have four yellow cards and will miss the next match against Gallants.
Nabi will be pleased to have both players back for the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates in the Betway Premiership. The following weekend, they will face Pirates again in the Nedbank Cup final.
Amakhosi are currently eighth on the Betway Premiership table, having won eight of their 25 games, while 10 ended in loss. They drew seven times.
Last season, Chiefs missed out on a top-eight place and will be keen to avoid that this season. The silver lining, though, would be their qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup.
By virtue of playing Pirates in the Nedbank Cup final, they stand the chance to represent South Africa in the CAF interclub competition. However, Pirates will have to finish second to secure a place in the CAF Champions League.
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