The match kicks off at 19:30 at FNB Stadium with Kaizer Chiefs are playing their second match since Sunday. It is just 72 hours after that 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows in the MTN8.
FERNANDO DA CRUZ SET TO ROTATE SQUAD
Coach Fernando Da Cruz strongly suggested that changes will be made due to the tight schedule. Asanele Velebayi and Flávio Silva are expected to return to the starting XI.
Ethan Chislett and Pule Mmodi could also return to the squad, but both are expected to make an impact from the bench.
In midfield, Siphesihle Ndlovu could replace new signing Adolf Mtasingwa, who endured a difficult debut against the high tempo of the Betway Premiership.
Mduduzi Shabalala is also expected to start after returning from injury. He should come in for Nkosingiphile Ngcobo in attacking midfield.
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KAIZER CHIEFS EXPECTED XI
There could also be a surprise on the right wing, with Dillan Solomons expected to get the nod ahead Mfundo Vilakazi. Flávio Silva should lead the attack, while Phili, Chislett and Mmodi provide options from the bench.
Kaizer Chiefs’ expected starting XI vs Sekhukhune United:
Brandon Petersen; Thabiso Monyane, Inacio Miguel, Zitha Kwinika, Reeve Frosler; Lebohang Maboe, Siphesihle Ndlovu; Mduduzi Shabalala, Asanele Velebayi, Dillan Solomons; Flávio Silva.
CEDRIC KAZER RETURNS TO KAIZER CHIEFS
The biggest storyline will be the return of former Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cédric Kaze. The Sekhukhune United coach returns to FNB Stadium, where he recently worked.
Kaze could hardly have asked for a better start with Sekhukhune United. He has won both matches in charge, beating Durban City 1-0 in the Betway Premiership before a dramatic 4-3 extra-time victory over AmaZulu in the MTN8 quarter-finals.
The Babina Noko are therefore unbeaten under Kaze and will arrive with confidence. They will also believe they can take advantage of a Kaizer Chiefs side still recovering from their disappointing MTN8 defeat to Golden Arrows.
Kaze has admitted that facing his former club will be an emotional occasion. However, his focus will be on extending Sekhukhune United’s unbeaten start rather than the emotions surrounding his return.
