Lebogang Manyama celebrates with Samir Nurkovic

Manyama celebrates a goal for Chiefs. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Kaizer Chiefs: Key update on Samir Nurkovic and Lebogang Manyama!

Samir Nurkovic and Lebogang Manyama missed large portions of last season due to injury – here is the latest update on the two Kaizer Chiefs players.

Lebogang Manyama celebrates with Samir Nurkovic

Manyama celebrates a goal for Chiefs. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images)

Samir Nurkovic and Lebogang Manyama missed large portions of last season due to injury – here is the latest update on the two Kaizer Chiefs players.

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Amakhosi returned to training as they prepare for the return of the PSL and Nedbank Cup.

They are currently in Cape Town undergoing a combination of team building and training ahead of their return to action. So, what is the latest on Nurkovic and Manyama?

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Nurkovic missed over half a year of action due to injury as well as family complications.

However, the Serbian striker is finally back in training with Chiefs. He is preparing to make his long-awaited return to the side although the club has made it clear that they are open to selling or loaning the striker.

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Manyama is also back at training. The key midfielder has been missed but he is officially back according to SoccerLaduma.

This will excite supporters across the country as he is a fan-favourite amongst the Amakhosi fans.

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Manyama is unlikely to be thrown into the deep end though.

He has missed several months of action and will need to be gradually reintroduced into the side. His return comes at the perfect time with Cole Alexander set to sidelined for several months.

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By the time Manyama returns to the field of play he could also partner up with Siyethemba Sithebe in the midfield.

As for Nurkovic, he is on his way back to the field of play but it is uncertain if he will play for Chiefs again. As things stand, the club has not received any offers for the Serbian but this could change soon.

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