Gavin Hunt names traveling Kaizer Chiefs squad to face Wydad

Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt has named his traveling squad to face Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in their CAF Champions League group stages opener.

Kaizer Chiefs were dumped out of the Nedbank Cup at the hands of minnows Richards Bay FC on Sunday but will have little time to overcome their shock defeat. The Amakhosi jet out to North Africa tomorrow ahead of Saturday’s clash.

The Amakhosi will be flying via Asia to Morocco and are expected to arrive in Casablanca on Thursday afternoon. Gavin Hunt has since named his 18-men squad to face Wydad Casablanca.

Gavin Hunt names Kaizer Chiefs squad to do battle against Wydad Casablanca

There’s no place for the likes of Siphelele Ntshangase, Ntiya-Ntiya and Bruce Bvuma in Gavin Hunt’s squad. Kearyn Baccus, Lebogang Manyama, Lazarus Kambole and Eric Mathoho are also missing while Khama Billiat remains out through injury.

• Kaizer Chiefs Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi, Itumeleng Khune.
• Defenders: Yagan Sasman, Daniel Cardoso, Njabulo Blom, Anthony Akumu Agay, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Happy Mashiane, Siyabonga Ngezana, Reeve Frosler.
• Kaizer Chiefs Midfielders: Willard Katsande, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Darrel Matsheke, Dumsani Zuma, Philani Zulu.
• Forwards: Leonardo Castro, Samir Nurković, Bernard Parker.

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The CAF Champions League clash will take place at Mohammed V Stadium Casablanca on Saturday evening at 21:00. Kaizer Chiefs will return back home from Morocco on Sunday and are expected to be back in Johannesburg on Monday.

Kaizer Chiefs are the sixth South African team after Ajax Cape Town, Mamelodi Sundowns, Manning Rangers, Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United to participate in the group stages of the CAF Champions League and will undoubtedly be looking to fly the nation’s flag with pride come Saturday.

While there are no confirmed broadcast details available for the game at the moment according to the club, this website will be working around the clock to arrange for a live blog. Kaizer Chiefs were drawn alongside Wydad Casablanca (Morocco), Horoya (Guinea) and Petro De Luanda (Angola) in group C of the 2021 CAF Champions League group stage round.