Injury-Hit Kaizer Chiefs Face Big Test in Egypt

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Injury-Hit Kaizer Chiefs Face Big Test in Egypt

Kaizer Chiefs head into their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage opener against Al Masry on Sunday with a squad stretched thin by injuries.

The Soweto giants will be without several key players as they look to make a strong start in Suez.

Key Absentees and Selection Headache

Gaston Sirino Kaizer Chiefs
Image – Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs have confirmed that Wandile Duba, Lilepo Glody, Khanyisa Mayo, and Gaston Sirino will not travel to Egypt. All four have resumed training after injury layoffs but are not yet ready for competitive action.

The club will take 22 players for the clash, leaving the rest of their 34-man squad behind. For head coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, this means reshuffling the pack and relying on squad depth in a high-pressure environment.

Defensive Boost Amid Setbacks

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Image – Given Msimango

There is some good news for AmaKhosi fans: Given Msimango returns to the squad after a long absence.

The 28-year-old defender last featured in the Nedbank Cup semi-final triumph over Mamelodi Sundowns last season and will add much-needed stability at the back.

However, fellow centre-back Rushwin Dortley remains sidelined following surgery, leaving Chiefs with limited options in central defence.

New Signings Still Waiting

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Two of Chiefs’ pre-season acquisitions, Ethan Chislett and Nkanyiso Shinga, are yet to make their competitive debuts.

Their continued absence highlights the challenges Chiefs have faced in integrating fresh talent into the squad.

Traveling Squad

Goalkeepers: Bruce Bvuma, Brandon Petersen

Defenders: Bradley Cross, Zitha Kwinika, Paseko Mako, Inacio Miguel, Thabiso Monyane, Given Msimango, Dillon Solomons

Midfielders: Thabo Cele, Lebogang Maboe, George Matlou, Pule Mmodi, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Mduduzi Shabalala, Mfundo Vilakazi, Asanele Velabayi

Strikers: Flavio da Silva, Ashley du Preez, Etoisa Ighodaro

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