Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has confirmed that striker Leonardo Castro will not be playing for the Soweto giants any time soon. ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs team news: 4 return, 2 ruled out of Wydad AC showdown
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the return of four key players ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against Wydad Athletic Club.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has confirmed that striker Leonardo Castro will not be playing for the Soweto giants any time soon. ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the return of four key players ahead of their CAF Champions League clash against Wydad Athletic Club on Saturday, 3 April.
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Kick-off at the FNB Stadium is at 18:00.
Amakhosi announced ahead of the match that Khama Billiat has recovered from his leg fracture and would come into coach Gavin Hunt’s reckoning for selection for the match.
In addition, Leonardo Castro is also available, while Kearyn Baccus has recovered from illness.
Finally, Ramahlwe Mphahlele is also fit for consideration after recovering from a hamstring injury.
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However, Eric Mathoho has been ruled out of the match against the Moroccan side as he requires bacterial tonsillitis treatment while Dumisani Zuma is not available due to an unspecified reason.
Kaizer Chiefs’ chances of victory in the crucial clash were boosted with the news that Wydad have sent a ‘B’ team to South Africa for the match.
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