Kaizer Chiefs’ Betway Premiership charge has taken a knock, with Bafana Bafana right-back Thabiso Monyane sidelined by injury.
The 25-year-old was a surprise omission from the squad against Sekhukhune United at FNB Stadium this evening, missing from both the starting lineup and the bench.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi confirmed the news before kick-off, revealing that Monyane had picked up a knock during Monday’s training session. His absence is a blow for Amakhosi, as the right-back has been central to Amakhosi’s unbeaten run of five games this season, a stretch in which they’ve maintained a perfect clean sheet record.
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Monyane’s form didn’t go unnoticed. Just last week, he was back in Bafana Bafana colours, playing in the 1-1 draw against Nigeria in Bloemfontein. His energy and consistency had marked him out as one of Kaizer Chiefs’ standout performers, making the timing of the injury especially frustrating for both club and country.
Nabi has turned to Reeve Frosler as the replacement, a reliable option with experience in big games. Kaizer Chiefs fans will be hoping he can step up again tonight and keep the defensive record intact.
TOP POSITION AT STAKE
Nabi’s side have a proper chance to reclaim the summit of the table against Sekhukhune United at FNB. Kaizer Chiefs are sitting in third place with 13 points, just one point behind Mamelodi Sundowns, who are top with 14.