Kaizer Chiefs to hand Luke Fleurs a debut?

Luke Fleurs spotted with jersey number 26. Image: @kaizerchiefs/Instagram.

When is Kaizer Chiefs’ next match?

Kaizer Chiefs are expected to be a better team than in the first round of the season with players having spent enough time with Johnson.

Kaizer Chiefs to hand Luke Fleurs a debut?

Luke Fleurs spotted with jersey number 26. Image: @kaizerchiefs/Instagram.

The resumption of the 2023-24 DStv Premiership season is upon us, and local football fans can’t wait to see their teams in action again.

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This after an exciting January transfer window as well as the thrilling Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament in Cote D’Ivoire.

Kaizer Chiefs fans are among those waiting with bated-breath more so because their team was starting to gain momentum.

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To some, Cavin Johnson needed the Afcon break in order to instill his philosophy and ensure that his players understand it.

And how Chiefs fare in their upcoming encounter will paint a clearer picture of whether or not there is progress.

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WHEN ARE KAIZER CHIEFS PLAYING NEXT?

Kaizer Chiefs will be in action this coming Tuesday, 13 February against TS Galaxy at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

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Kick-off is at 19:30.

This fixture presents Amakhosi with an opportunity for revenge after losing 1-0 to The Rockets in the first round.

The loss saw a section of Chiefs throwing missiles and bottles at Molefi Ntseki who would later be replaced by Johnson.

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KHUNE STILL SUSPENDED BY AMAKHOSI

Meanwhile, Chiefs will still be without Itumeleng Khune who was suspended by the club’s Disciplinary Committee in December.

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Khune’s future at Chiefs is hanging in the balance, especially after both Brandon Petersen and Bruce Bvuma were handed new contract extensions.

Bvuma is likely to start against TS Galaxy after putting in some solid shifts for Chiefs towards the end of 2023.

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