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Latest Kaizer Chiefs suspension a blessing in disguise?

Kaizer Chiefs will be without Sibongiseni Mthethwa for their next league encounter, but there’s a huge upside to that.

by James Freemantle

30-10-2023 17:12

in Premier Soccer League

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Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa will miss the club’s next fixture. This isn’t necessarily the end of the world though.

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Sibongiseni Mthethwa will miss Chiefs’ league outing against Cape Town Spurs on November 8th. Chiefs welcome rock-bottom Spurs to FNB Stadium on November 8th and will be without Sibongiseni Mthethwa through suspension. The ex-Stellies midfielder picked up his fourth booking of the campaign against Golden Arrows. Chiefs lost 2-1. Sifiso Hlanti, scorer of the Glamour Boys consolation goal, is on three bookings for the season and would miss the Orlando Pirates match if he picks up a yellow against Spurs. The same can be said for Pule Mmodi.

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Blessing in disguise?

With Orlando Pirates looming large, it’s perhaps best for Mthethwa to get his first suspension out of the way before a critical clash with the Buccaneers. That is especially considering the gap of just three days between the matches.

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