After a promising start to the Betway Premiership season, Kaizer Chiefs boss Fernando Da Cruz faces his first proper challenges at the helm.
Chiefs rocked by double injury blow
Bad news for Chiefs fans. Impressive new signing Langelihle Phili will miss around eight weeks with an ankle injury sustained in training. Thabiso Monyane, recently a fixture in the first team, will be out for four weeks. On the plus side, defensive quartet Bradley Cross, Paseka Mako, Kabelo Nkgwesa and Reeve Frosler are all nearing returns. Nkosingiphile Ngcobo is fit, but hasn’t played a single minute in the club’s last three fixtures.
Kaizer Chiefs vs Siwelele details
The Glamour Boys are, in the Betway Premiership at least, unbeaten this season. With eight points from 12 on offer, it’s been a solid, if unspectacular start for new boss Fernando Da Cruz. Next up is a home clash with Siwelele on Sunday, 6 September at 15:30. Chiefs will hope for slightly better weather than they endured in a 2-2 draw at Richards Bay. Goalkeeper Brandon Petersen, in particular, fell foul of it, although Da Cruz has given his goalkeeper public backing and assurances that he won’t be dropped. The match with Siwelele will be on DSTV channel 202.
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