Kaizer Chiefs’ Yusuf Maart will be back this week. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter

Chiefs: Two players who will be back as hunt for second hots up

Kaizer Chiefs are expected to have at least two players return to selection contention for this Saturday’s clash against Gallants.

by Craig Lewis

03-04-2023 15:58

in Premier Soccer League

Kaizer Chiefs’ Yusuf Maart will be back this week. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter

Kaizer Chiefs secured a 2-1 victory over 10-man Stellenbosch FC this past weekend, with that result extending Amakhosi’s winning streak in the league to four matches.

It keeps Chiefs in a three-way tie for second place in the DStv Premiership alongside Orlando Pirates and SuperSport United, with all three on 40 points and only separated by goal difference.

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Looking ahead to the remaining Chiefs matches, they should be feeling confident of bagging enough points to put themselves in a strong position to challenge for second place and a coveted CAF Champions League qualifying berth.

This Saturday, Arthur Zwane’s charges will take on bottom-placed Marumo Gallants, and so another comfortable victory should be on the cards as they also welcome back a couple of players.

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Phathutshedzo Nange missed this past weekend’s match due to a family bereavement, but is expected to be available this week. Meanwhile, Yusuf Maart will also be back after serving out his suspension.

This past weekend it was reported that Cole Alexander and Reeve Frosler are also not ready to return to play, just yet, but their progress will be closely monitored.

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