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Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has heaped praise on two of his fringe players following the team’s 3-1 win over Swallows FC on Sunday.

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Kearyn Baccus got a rare start in the absence of Njabulo Ngcobo in midfield while Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya came on as a second half substitute.

And Baxter said he was pleased with the duo’s performance on the day, saying the load on other players was just too much.

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“With these three games that we have had in a very short time, the load on the players was enormous. So, we had to [ring the changes] really,” Baxter told reporters.

“We were conscious, that’s why we had a lot of changes to start with and then we tried to ease the load at the finish by putting some of the other lads on,” explained Baxter.

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“I thought Kearyn was excellent in his role, Ntiya-Ntiya came on and had a very good little cameo. So, it was good,” added Baxter.

TRANSFER LIFELINE FOR BACCUS AND NTIYA-NTIYA?

Baxter’s encouraging words on Baccus and Ntiya-Ntiya come at a time when reports continue to do the rounds that the duo could be released by Chiefs.

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Baccus’ contract with Chiefs expires in June 2022 while Ntiya-Ntiya still has three years left in his deal although he was transfer-listed at the end of last season.

The two players haven’t been seeing enough game time since Baxter arrived towards the end of last season.