Kaizer Chiefs are on the road to the North East, where Chippa United will be waiting at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday at 19:30.
Co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze are searching for their first victory in three matches after losing 2-1 to Al Masry and drawing 1-1 with Zamalek SC in the CAF Confederation Cup.
CHIPPA UNITED VS KAIZER CHIEFS AT NELSON MANDELA BAY STADIUM
Amakhosi’s league run offers a brighter picture compared to the African adventure. The Glamour Boys have not tasted defeat in five matches, but the scores are not that amazing, especially the performances at such a club.
The record shows two 1-1 stalemates against Marumo Gallants and AmaZulu, a 0-0 tie against Siwelele, followed by the 1-0 win over Durban City (1-0) and the sparkling 4-1 win over Orbit College at the FNB Stadium.
EXPECTED STARTING 11 TO FACE CHIPPA UNITED
Kaizer Chiefs face two forced changes from the side that drew with Zamalek in Polokwane. Bradley Cross and Gaston Sirino both limped off inside 45 minutes. Two more changes should be expected. Pule Mmodi, who was hurled off at halftime, has essentially lost his place after two consecutive flat performances. In central defence, Inacio Miguel is a marked man by the unforgiving Amakhosi fanbase. With a desperate need for a result and support from the stands, it will be a wise decision to protect him from the noise.
EXPECTED LINE-UP
Goalkeeper: Bradon Petersen, Right back: Dillan Solomons, Central defender: Zitha Kwinika, Central defender: Given Msimango, Left back: Paseka Mako, Defensive midfielder: Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Central midfielder: Lebohang Maboe, Attacking midfielder: Mduduzi Shabalala, Left winger: Asanele Velebayi, Right winger: Mfundo Vilakazi, Striker: Etiosa Ighodaro.
CHIPPA UNITED IN SELF-INFLICTED BOTHER
Kaizer Chiefs’ hosts, Chippa, are the worst team in the country with one victory in 14 league games; their rock-bottom position deceives nobody. The reason for the disaster have been the shock decisions to part ways with two coaches. Sinethemba Badela left in August before Luc Eymael came in for seven matches, only to be replaced by Vusumuzi Vilakazi.