Kaizer Chiefs Pirates Makhubela Swallows

Ntsako Makhubela of Orlando Pirates challenges Cole Alexander of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs: TWO key players ruled out the Soweto derby!

Kaizer Chiefs will be without the services of two key players will not be available for the Soweto derby on Saturday, 5 March 2022.

Kaizer Chiefs Pirates Makhubela Swallows

Ntsako Makhubela of Orlando Pirates challenges Cole Alexander of Kaizer Chiefs. Photo: BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs will be without the services of two key players will not be available for the Soweto derby on Saturday, 5 March 2022.

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One suspension and one injury means Amakhosi have two plyers ruled out of the Soweto derby.

Samir Nurkovic is suspended after recieving his fourth yellow card of the season, according to SoccerLaduma. Cole Alexander is ruled out after dislocating his shoulder earlier in the season.

Cole Alexander
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Cole Alexander believes once the squad gets time to gel fans will see a much-improved performance from their team. Photo: Twitter @KaizerChiefs

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Stuart Baxter will not be too worried and neither should you.

Nurkovic has hardly featured for the last 6 months. He returned for the first time last Saturday against Baroka FC. The good news is that Bernard Parker will return to face Pirates. This will result in the front three we’ve grown accustomed to this season – Parker, Khama Billiat and Keagan Dolly.

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There is another exciting prospect on the cards though… Leonardo Castro returned this past weekend. If he is selected then Pitso Mosimane’s legacy will make it’s appearance in the Soweto derby.

CBD, could take on the Buccaneers in the gold and black of Amakhosi. What a moment that will be!

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As for Alexander, Chiefs have Njabulo Ngcobo back. However, they could continue to let Phathutshedzo Nange play.

Nange has been solid in the midfield alongside Njabulo Blom. The is also the option of playing Lebogang Manyama or Sabelo Radebe. Both players are available after coming off the bench for Baxter.

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