Kaizer Chiefs injury update: ONE returns, THREE still sidelined
The latest ahead of Sundowns vs Chiefs.
Kaizer Chiefs’ treatment table has been full recently but their injury issues are starting to lessen. Here’s the latest before they meet Sundowns.
Dove returns to fitness, available for selection
31-year-old Mozambican defender Edmilson Doive is fit again, giving manager Nasreddine Nabi a much-needed utility option in his back four.
“Amakhosi coach, Nasreddine Nabi will be delighted to have Edmilson Dove available for this weekend’s Betway Premiership blockbuster against Mamelodi Sundowns, with the Mozambique international fully recovered from injury,” the club confirmed.
Injury and suspension update
Three players are currently on the treatment table, which you can see listed below. They must also battle the Brazilians without former Sundowns star Gaston Sirino, who’s suspended after a dismissal against SuperSport United. Chiefs lost 4-1 at Gavin Hunt’s Matsatsantsa side last time out.
- Sibongiseni Mthethwa
- Wandile Duba
- Dillan Solomons
Salum to Chiefs?
According to SoccerLaduma, Chiefs have received encouragement in their chase of Tanzanian midfielder Feisal Salum. The 27-year-old is unlikely to stay at his current club Azam beyond the end of this season. An attacking midfielder with an eye for goal, Salum knows Nasreddine Nabi and Cedric Kaze well after working together at Yanga SC. The schemer has 41 caps for his country.
Pirates are interested observers as Chiefs visit Sundowns
The Brazilians hold a commanding 12-point lead over their only credible challengers for the title, Orlando Pirates. The Buccaneers have three games in hand, but recent history suggests that Sundowns will have enough in the tank. This coming weekend, Pirates fans will temporarily wear their Chiefs hats and hope the Glamour Boys can take points off the runaway leaders. Kickoff between Sundowns and Chiefs is on Saturday 01 March at 15:30.
Will Chiefs take points off Sundowns?
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