Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates: EIGHT players set to miss Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be without several big players. The latest reports coming out of both camps will leave Arthur Zwane and Jose Riveiro concerned…

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Amakhosi will be without FIVE players while the Bucs are likely to be without THREE stars for the Soweto derby, according to Goal.

Therefore, Zwane and Riveiro (actually Ncikazi since Riveiro is suspended) will have to dig deep into their squad depth in order to produce a competitive starting XI in time for the crunch DStv Premiership showdown on Saturday.

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CHIEFS AND PIRATES’ WALKING WOUNDED LISTS

Amakhosi will be without Khama Billiat, Erick Mathoho, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Dillan Solomons and Reeve Frosler.

Furthermore, Billiat may have already played his last Soweto derby as he has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. This comes amidst uncertainty around his future at Naturena.

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While Mathoho is out injured and it is unclear when he will be available again after Zwane confirmed yet another injury setback for the Amakhosi legend.

Moreover, Ngcobo has undergone extensive surgery and is only expected to return in May. Solomons is expected to return next month. Unfortunately the same can not be said for Frosler. He is expected back a bit later with an early April return projected for the right back.

BRUISED AND BATTERED BUCS

Nkosinathi Sibisi is still nursing an injury he picked up against Mamelodi Sundowns on 4 February this year.

Currently, his return date is unknown but it is very unlikely to be in time for the Soweto derby. Olisa Ndah and Richard Ofori are back in training but both stars are on a long journey to return to full match fitness in time.

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