Kaizer Chiefs will to return to league action when they take on Siwelele FC at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday.
Chiefs will take on Siwelele in a Betway Premiership clash set for a 19:30 kickoff on their home turf.
Chiefs welcome Siwelele in latest clash
When Siwelele come to visit the FNB Stadium, they will do so boasting two Chiefs loanees in their ranks. Those being midfielder Samkelo Zwane and left wingback Happy Mashiane. The duo were loaned out to the PSL new boys on deadline day as they were both struggling to crack the Amakhosi matchday squad. Now while other clubs don’t allow their on loan players to play against them, that won’t be the case here.
Speaking to the media ahead of the game, Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze confirmed both Zwane and Mashiane to play.
Will Zwane and Mashiane play against them?
“Contrary to other clubs who don’t allow their players to play against them, Happy (Mashiane) & Samkelo (Zwane) will play against us on Wednesday. We want to see their progress, that’s why we sent them on loan” – Kaze said on the on-loan Chiefs duo.
The Chiefs website had also earlier hinted at the possibility of Mashiane and Zwane playing against them. This along other ex-Glamour Boys who are now part of the Siwelele ranks.
“Siwelele will not be taken lightly as they have familiar faces to Amakhosi players and fans alike in their team. The side features former Chiefs forwards Tebogo Potsane and Christian Saile, along with loanees Samkelo Zwane and Happy Mashiane, who bring recent insider knowledge of the Amakhosi setup. The Chiefs coaching team anticipate a competitive encounter and are preparing accordingly.” The club wrote on their website.
Thoughts on the decision Amakhosi?
That will give Siwelele a big boost, but also Chiefs a chance to see the level of Mashiane and Zwane. Amakhosi fans, what are your thoughts on the decision to let the on-loan duo play? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab. Or by emailing info@thesouthafrican.com or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. You can also follow @TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.