Kaizer Chiefs have provided an injury update on several players ahead of their midweek Betway Premiership encounter against Siwelele FC at home.
Amakhosi are set to face struggling Siwelele at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Wednesday night. The kick-off is scheduled for 19:30.
Chiefs come into this match following their 0-0 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo side AS Simba in their first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup Second Preliminary Round. The match between the Soweto giants and Simba took place at TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi on Saturday, 18 October.
The return leg between Chiefs and Simba will be played on Sunday, 26 October, at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto. This will be Amakhosi’s first time hosting a CAF inter-club competition game at Dobsonville since April 2014, when they locked horns with ASEC Mimosas from Côte d’Ivoire in the Confed Cup.
THE LATEST INJURY UPDATE ON KAIZER CHIEFS’ PLAYERS
The Glamour Boys confirmed on Monday that George Matlou, Thabiso Monyane, Ethan Chislett, Paseka Mako, Bontle Molefe, Given Msimango, and Rushin Dortley are still not available due to their respective injuries.
As a result, the above-mentioned seven players won’t take part in their league game against Lehlohonolo Seema-coached side.
However, there is positive news regarding Lebohang Maboe, Etiosa Ighodaro, and Nkanyiso Shinga. The trio are nearing full match readiness and could play in their league tie on Wednesday.
KAIZER CHIEFS’ OFFICIAL STATEMENT
“The medical team are currently managing a growing injury list, with George Matlou, Ethan Chislett, Paseka Mako, Bontle Molefe, Given Msimango, and Rushwin Dortley all sidelined. Msimango and Dortley, in particular, have been out for extended periods. This poses selection challenges for the technical team,” reads the club’s statement.
“Despite these setbacks, there’s a silver lining. The squad is seeing a wave of recoveries that could bolster the team in the coming games.
“Lebohang Maboe, Etiosa Ighodaro, and Nkanyiso Shinga are edging closer to full match fitness, offering the coaching staff a welcome selection dilemma.”
As things stand, Amakhosi are in fourth position on the Betway Premiership log standings, with 15 points after eight matches.
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