Since the turn of the year Shabalala has not only returned to the Chiefs fold, but become a regular starter. Image: Twitter/Kaizerchiefs
Kaizer Chiefs youngster DROPPED by Arthur Zwane
Attacking midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala won’t be starting a match for Kaizer Chiefs for the first time since January 2023
Since the turn of the year Shabalala has not only returned to the Chiefs fold, but become a regular starter. Image: Twitter/Kaizerchiefs
Kaizer Chiefs return to action this evening when they travel to the Chatsworth Stadium to face Royal AM in the Nedbank Cup last eight.
The Glamour Boys are desperate to end their lengthy trophy drought and this season’s Nedbank Cup is a real opportunity for them.
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Defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns were dumped out of the competition on Saturday night by Stellenbosch, further opening things up!
Chiefs face a stiff test in Royal AM who themselves are in with a real shot to win a maiden trophy!
After being named in the Kaizer Chiefs starting lineup for nine consecutive matches previously, 19-year-old creative midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala finds himself on the bench this evening.
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Arthur Zwane has opted to start Yusuf Maart, Samkelo Zwane and Siyethemba Sithebe in midfield.
The last time Shabalala failed to make the starting lineup was all the way back in January….. Against Mamelodi Sundowns.
Perhaps Zwane believes the youngster is not quite ready for the big occasions just yet?
Zwane opts against starting Kaizer Chiefs starlet
Kaizer Chiefs XI: Petersen, Frosler, Dove, Hlanti, Ngezana, Zwane, Sithebe, Maart, Dolly, Du Preez, Saile.
Subs: Khune, Kwinika, Njabulo Ngcobo, Matlou, Shabalala, Mashiane, Mahlatsi, Bimenyimana, Duba.
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The clash between Royal AM and Chiefs takes at the Chatsworth Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 18:00 SAST.
The match will be televised live on SuperSport PSL. Unfortunately for many fans, the match won’t be televised live on SABC.
We understand the assignment – Zwane
“We are not going to hold back. Because this is the perfect opportunity for us to go to the next round of this competition.” the Kaizer Chiefs coach said as quoted by Citizen.
“We also have to make sure we go all the way to the final in the cup. We want to win it and we want to win everything.
“There are no easy games, whether you are playing against one of the big teams in the country or the so-called small teams.”
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