Christian Saile trying to get the crowd going. Image ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

ICYMI: Are these the two unlikely heroes for Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday?

Kaizer Chiefs have a crisis in attack. However, from crisis emerges great opportunity for two fringe stars who can step to to the plate against Chippa.

by James Freemantle

06-08-2023 07:55

in Premier Soccer League

Christian Saile trying to get the crowd going. Image ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

kaizer Chiefs have something approaching an attack crisis ahead of their PSL opener with Chippa on Sunday. Are two unlikely heroes about to emerge?

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Kaizer Chiefs cobbling together a team vs Chippa

Pule Mmodi misses out against Chippa after a family bereavement. Ranga Chivaviro, meanwhile, is a major doubt with a knock, while Tebogo Potsane will likely be on the bench. Dillan Solomons and George Matlou are unlikely to be fit in time. Keagan Dolly is also a major doubt. This all adds up to very few options for head coach Molefi Ntseki.

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Kaizer Chiefs Ntseki — Molefi Ntseki will be expected to hit the ground running. Image: Backpagepix

Caleb Bimenyimana and Christian Saile the unlikely heroes?

Could we see Congolese attacker Christian Saile Basomboli and Caleb Bimenyimana both starting against the Chilli Boys? It’s not out of the question, and it’s certainly something not many people would have expected just a couple weeks ago. Saile is the likelier to take his place in the starting XI, while Burundian striker Bimeyimana would be a decent option off the bench. Who knows, perhaps one of them can be the match-winner.

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