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Chiefs boss Arthur Zwane. Photo: © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs: Five things to expect this weekend

Kaizer Chiefs desperately need three points this Sunday, but we say that every weekend. Here are five things to expect.

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Chiefs boss Arthur Zwane. Photo: © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs fans will be demanding three points this weekend, but they won’t come easy. Here are five things to expect against Royal AM.

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Five things to expect from Kaizer Chiefs this weekend

A debut for Christian Saile Basomboli

Amakhosi’s new Congolese striker will be raring to go and could make a cameo appearance off the bench. Especially if his side needs a goal. Judging by how things have been going, that’s pretty likely.

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Changes in midfield

The midfield duo of Yusuf Maart and Samkelo Zwane has lacked balance, so we could see changes in the engine room from Arthur Zwane. The much-maligned Siyethemba Sithebe could be drafted into the XI.

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Yusuf Maart of Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix.

A Kaizer Chiefs goal from a surprise source

Chiefs haven’t even managed a single goal in three PSL matches so far in 2023. Maybe their first will come from a surprise source? Take your pick, because a goal from anybody would be a surprise at this stage.

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Andile Mpisane to steal the limelight?

Royal AM chairman Andile Mpisane is never scared of getting attention. With his side up against the Glamour Boys, all eyes will be on him and he’ll be loving it.


A tense atmosphere

The longer the match goes without Chiefs finding a breakthrough, the more frustrated their supporters at FNB Stadium will get. Will that feeling transmit to the players?

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Chiefs fans have seen enough of certain players! Photo: Samuel Shivambu – BackpagePix

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So, Amakhosi fans, what are you expecting to see from the Glamour Boys this Sunday?


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