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Kaizer Chiefs unveil Edson Castillo. Photo: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter

Kaizer Chiefs: Latest team and injury updates ahead of Chippa clash

We’ve got all the latest Kaizer Chiefs news as the Glamour Boys prepare for their PSL season opener with Chippa United.

Kaizer Chiefs Edson Castillo

Kaizer Chiefs unveil Edson Castillo. Photo: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter

Head coach Molefi Ntseki faces a number of selection dilemmas as he attempts to name a strong Kaizer Chiefs side for their PSL opener against Chippa.

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Kaizer Chiefs sweating over a number of stars

Chivaviro’s fitness is not the only issue Molefi Ntseki must juggle in attack. There are doubts about Ashley Du Preez, Keagan Dolly and Happy Mashiane, while Pule Mmodi will miss the Chippa clash after the death of his mother. Dillan Solomons is now also regarded as a major doubt, along with George Matlou.

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Kaizer Chiefs Naturena Village in all its glory. Image: Ernest Makhaya

Ntseki with selection headaches in attack

Cobbling together a coherent attacking unit will be a significant challenge for head coach Ntseki. As things stand, Caleb Bimenyimana and Christian Saile are the only senior strikers available for selection, unless a few of the injury doubts pass late fitness tests.

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Molefi Ntseki will be expected to hit the ground running. Image: Backpagepix

How will Chiefs get on against the Chilli Boys? Let us know in the comments section below. Chiefs face Chippa at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday with kickoff at 3pm.

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