Ranga Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants

Ranga Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants leaping athletically for the ball against Kaizer Chiefs. Source: SowetanLive

Where is new Kaizer Chiefs star Ranga Chivaviro?

Ranga Chivaviro’s absence has been explained after he missed another important Kaizer Chiefs match on Saturday afternoon

Ranga Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants

Ranga Chivaviro of Marumo Gallants leaping athletically for the ball against Kaizer Chiefs. Source: SowetanLive

Many Kaizer Chiefs fans will be wondering where star new signing Ranga Chivaviro is.

The lethal striker has been missing in action for the club’s two pre-season matches.

Head coach Molefi Ntseki has since explained Ranga Chivaviro’s absence. Take a look at what he had to say below.

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Kaizer Chiefs coach explains Chivaviro absence

“Ranga Chivaviro came in with a bit of a medical issues and he’s recovering very well,” he told SuperSport TV.

“We are happy to see his recovery and we felt it’s not necessary for us to risk him in this game. I think he’s also looking forward to his first game in the Kaizer Chiefs colours.”

Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki outlines their plans and mandate from the bosses Image Source (@KaizerChiefs/Twitter)
Kaizer Chiefs coach Molefi Ntseki is already under pressure. Image Source: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter

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Chippa United coach Morgan Mammila is not losing sleep ahead of his side’s clash against Kaizer Chiefs in next weekend’s DStv Premiership opener.

According to Mammila, Chiefs are ‘very easy to play against’, which makes preparations for the match simple.

Molefi Ntseki will take charge of his maiden official game come next weekend after being promoted to head coach at Naturena.

But Mammila is not expecting Ntseki to bring anything new to Kaizer Chiefs.

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“Very easy team to play against, very easy. You know them, we all know them, we know their advantages and disadvantages.” Mammila said as quoted by IdiskiTimes.

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Morgan Mammila and Siviwe Chippa Mpengesi Kaizer Chiefs Chippa United
Morgan Mammila and Siviwe Chippa Mpengesi – Photo: Twitter @BanzaRP

Kaizer Chiefs have taken their opening home fixture of the 2023/24 season to KwaZulu-Natal.

Molefi Ntseki’s side face Chippa United on 06 August 2023 in their opening DStv Premiership match.

The match is set to be played at Chiefs’ ‘home away from home’, the Moses Mabhida Stadium!

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Kaizer Chiefs will host Chippa United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on 06 August 2023 according to IOL.

The Glamour Boys will undoubtedly be hoping to hit the ground running under new head coach Molefi Ntseki.

Chiefs finished in fifth place last season under Arthur Zwane.

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Molefi Ntseki is the new Amakhosi head coach. Image: @KaizerChiefs

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