Kaizer Chiefs name starting XI for Casric Stars clash!

Kaizer Chiefs return to Nedbank Cup action this evening when they host Casric Stars at the FNB Stadium.

The Nedbank Cup is realistically Arthur Zwane’s final chance of getting any silverware this season.

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They however face a tricky test in Motsepe Foundation Championship title contenders Casric Stars.

Stars have shown impressive form in their maiden professional campaign this season.

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Casric sit just three points behind log leaders Polokwane City after 22 matches.

Take a look at how both sides have opted to lineup for today’s crunch DStv Premiership clash below

Kaizer Chiefs vs Casric Stars: Starting Lineups

Kaizer Chiefs XI: Petersen, Dove, Kwinika, Hlanti, Ngezana, Maart, Sithebe, Shabalala, Dolly, Mahlatsi, Bimenyimana.

Subs: Bvuma, Dube, Du Preez, Nj. Ngcobo, Radebe, Solomons, Mashiane, Zwane, Duba.

Casric Stars XI: Mpakumpaku, Tshoba, Taukobong, Gum, Mtshweni, Abubakar, Zwane, Malope, Milazi, Tlholoe, Mosadi.

Subs: Mthombeni, Rakwena, Mojela, Khabane, Rammala, Kubheka, Mbonani, Sifama, Mokoena

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Sheppard opens up on Zwane relationship

“My role as an assistant is to assist him in every possible way,” assistant coach Dillon Sheppard said as quoted by IOL.

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“I am there to support him. I need to be there for him so that when times are tough, I’ve got his back 100%. That’s very important (as his assistant).

“I hope he knows that when he goes to bed at night he can sleep well knowing that he’s got all the support in the world that he needs.

“We know what this job comes with. The pressure that comes with coaching at Kaizer Chiefs and the little bit of history (could be very difficult).”

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