We’re edging ever so close to the first Soweto Derby of the term as Kaizer Chiefs host bitter enemies Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Saturday at 15:30.
In the build-up to the epic showdown, Amakhosi co-coach Cedric Kaze faced the media, and the chat included team news.
Five players will not be available for the game, while two others have been confirmed to have fully recovered from injuries.
KAIZER CHIEFS TEAM NEWS
According to the 45-year-old Burundian tactician, Inacio Miguel, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, George Matlou, Etiosa Ighodaro and Rushwin Dortely remain injured.
Coming back to the match grass for Kaizer Chiefs are Bradley Cross and Thabo Cele.
“On the injury side, it is true that Miguel has missed a few games following his injury in the Carling Cup game against Stellenbosch,” Kaze told journalists.
“He has had two light training sessions with the group. He will be assessed today (Thursday) to see if he is able to feature.
“Ox (Mthethwa) has been training with the team for the last five sessions. He is not 100%. He can help, but not 100% fit.
“With Ighodaro, he is definitely out and hasn’t joined the group yet.
“Thabo Cele is back from his injury and can help. As well as Bradley Cross. George Matlou is out too. Rushwin Dortley is still out as well,” Kaze concluded.
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