Kaizer Chiefs are currently facing several injury and suspension challenges. However, there’s a glimmer of hope as Wandile Duba could return before the season ends, and the club has also secured some financial gains.
Full List of Kaizer Chiefs’ Injury Absentees
Five players will miss Chiefs’ upcoming Nedbank Cup match against Chippa United this Saturday. Additionally, Yusuf Maart is suspended, meaning we’re likely to see Njabulo Blom or Samkelo Zwane join Thabo Cele in midfield. Here are the injured players:
- Sibongiseni Mthethwa
- Wandile Duba
- Ashley Du Preez
- Edmilson Dove
- Dillan Solomons
When Will Wandile Duba Return?
As reported by Soccer-Laduma, 20-year-old Wandile Duba is expected to be sidelined for six weeks due to an injury sustained against Free Agents FC on January 28. He could return in mid-March, with a potential comeback date set for March 16 against Richards Bay.
Ditlhokwe Set for Move to Al Ittihad
In other news, 26-year-old central defender/left-back Thatayaone Ditlhokwe is set to join Libya’s Al Ittihad, with the transfer window closing on February 17. The deal is reportedly worth around R15.8 million, and the Botswana international, who has seen reduced playing time this season, will sign a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Predicted Chiefs Starting XI vs Chippa
- Bvuma; Frosler, Miguel, Dortley, Mashiane; Cele, Blom; Lilepo, Shabalala, Sirino; Morris.
Inacio Miguel to Captain the Glamour Boys
Thabo Cele, a recent addition to Chiefs’ midfield, shared a post on Instagram about Inacio Miguel, calling him “Xerife” (the Portuguese word for sheriff). Miguel, who speaks Portuguese, has become a key player in the defense, forming a solid partnership with Rushwin Dortley. Despite serving two separate suspensions, Miguel has captained the team in the absence of Yusuf Maart and will lead Chiefs once again this weekend.
