Kaizer Chiefs are gearing up for a crucial Nedbank Cup Last 16 match against Chippa United this Saturday, February 15, at FNB Stadium. With the match kicking off at 18:00, a spot in the quarterfinals is on the line, and Chiefs are looking to carry on their recent momentum following a 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC. Their last meeting with Chippa saw a narrow 1-0 win in December, with Mduduzi Shabalala scoring the only goal. On the other hand, Chippa will be aiming to recover from their 1-0 loss to TS Galaxy.
Maart’s Suspension Hits Chiefs Hard A significant challenge for Chiefs ahead of this fixture is the absence of captain Yusuf Maart, who is suspended for accumulating four yellow cards in recent league matches. His absence will leave a gap in the midfield, but Chiefs have other capable players like Thabo Cele, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Njabulo Blom, and Samkelo Zwane ready to step in. Defender Inacio Miguel is expected to take over the captaincy for this important match.
Key Suspensions for Both Teams Chippa United will also be without key player Sirgio Kammies due to suspension, and several other teams in the Nedbank Cup are facing similar challenges with suspensions:
- SuperSport United: Siphesihle Ndlovu, Siyabonga Ndebele
- AmaZulu FC: Ethan Brooks
- Stellenbosch FC: Sihle Nduli, Kyle Jurgens
- Cape Town Spurs: Coach Ernst Middendorp, Asanele Velebayi
- Durban City: Samkelo Maseko
Can Chiefs Overcome the Challenge? Despite Maart’s suspension, Chiefs have the squad depth to push for victory. With Chippa eager to settle the score and advance in the competition, this match is set to be a thrilling encounter with high stakes.
