Kaizer Chiefs touched down in South Africa on Sunday afternoon following a three-day international outing in Lubumbashi in Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Amakhosi faced AS Simba in the first-leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second round preliminary phase clash on Saturday at the TP Mazembe Stadium, with the return leg scheduled for this coming Sunday on home soil.
The clash in the DR Congo ended in a goalless draw.
Domestic duties
However, prior to that continental showdown, Kaizer Chiefs will shift focus back to domestic duties as they resume their Betway Premiership campaign against Siwelele FC in a midweek fixture at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Kaizer Chiefs have collected 15 points in their eight league matches and are fourth in the latest standings.
Siwelele have seven points in the bag after nine matches and are in 14th place in the log.
Siwelele will not be taken lightly as they boast familiar faces to Amakhosi players and fans alike in their squad.
The side features former Kaizer Chiefs forwards Tebogo Potsane and Christian Saile, along with loanees Samkelo Zwane and Happy Mashiane, who bring recent insider knowledge of the Amakhosi set-up.
The Kaizer Chiefs coaching team are anticipating a competitive encounter and will no doubt be preparing accordingly.
Injury list
The medical team are currently managing a growing injury list, with George Matlou, Ethan Chislett, Paseka Mako, Bontle Molefe, Given Msimango, and Rushwin Dortley all sidelined.
Msimango and Dortley, in particular, have been out for extended periods, posing selection challenges for the technical team.
Despite these setbacks, there’s a silver lining. The squad is seeing a wave of recoveries that could bolster the team in the coming games.
Lebohang Maboe, Etiosa Ighodaro, and Nkanyiso Shinga are edging closer to full match fitness, offering the coaching staff a welcome selection dilemma.
Tickets are available online at www.opentickets.co.za and www.kaizerchiefs.com, or in-store at Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave supermarkets for R60.
With continental ambitions and domestic pride on the line this week, Wednesday’s Betway Premiership clash promises to be an exciting encounter.
Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30.