Chiefs and Pirates fans. Image: BackpagePix
The PSL big three all have issues to contend with before the season starts. Which Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns players are ruled out?
Chiefs and Pirates fans. Image: BackpagePix
The PSL is back and both Kaizer Chiefs, Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are already contending with injuries at the start of the campaign.
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Defending DStv Premiership champions Sundowns will be without Rivaldo Coetzee (hamstring) Rushine De Reuck (knee) and Gaston Sirino (ankle) for the start of the campaign.
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The Glamour Boys are sweating over the fitness of quartet Ranga Chivaviro, Ashley Du Preez, Keagan Dolly and Happy Mashiane for the visit of Chippa in their opening DStv Premiership clash on Sunday. Will they fire blanks? Meanwhile, Orlando Pirates face fellow MTN8 quarter-finalists Stellenbosch on Saturday night at 8pm.
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Sundowns kick off the brand new DStv Premiership campaign against Sekhukhune tonight at 730pm.
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