Kaizer Chiefs News: Abrahams goes AWOL, Carling KO advantage

Latest Kaizer Chiefs news, including a star who has gone AWOL and why Amakhosi could have the edge over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout semis.

Latest Kaizer Chiefs News

Faiz Abrahams star goes AWOL

Faiz Abrahams during his Kaizer Chiefs unveiling. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs winger Faiz Abrahams has reportedly failed to return to training as the team prepares for their Carling Knockout Cup semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns.

Chiefs players were given some time off and were due to return to training on Thursday before travelling to Polokwane but according to FARPost, the winger is yet to be seen.

It is not certain why Abrahams is yet to return but he is reported not to be in the right space, leaving Chiefs in a difficult position.

Faiz Abrahams celebrates after his freekick went in against Siwelele FC. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Abrahams joined Chiefs on loan from Stellenbosch FC before the start of this season and has made five appearances, starting one game.

He has found it difficult to break into the squad amid stiff competition from Langelihle Phili, Pule Mmodi, Mfundo Vilakazi, Elias Mokwana and Asanele Velebayi.

He is yet to score or assist and his latest no-show could see him fall further down the pecking order at Naturena.

Why Chiefs could edge Sundowns in Carling KO

Kaizer Chiefs could have an edge over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Carling Knockout Cup semi-final when the two sides clash.

Sundowns are set to host Chiefs on Saturday, November 21, in the cup semi-final with a coveted trip ticket to the final at stake.

However, while Chiefs are a full house in training, Sundowns have 14 players on international duty with 12 of them with Bafana Bafana.

Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has been leading training since Thursday in preparation for the blockbuster clash with none of their players having been called up for international assignments.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz and his players. — Fernando da Cruz and his players. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

That gives Da Cruz a chance to field a well-rested team in the cup semi-final while his Sundowns counterpart Miguel Cardoso will not have that luxury.

Cardoso currently has all his three goalkeepers Ronwen Williams, Ricardo Goss and Denis Onyango out with their respective national teams while defenders Aubrey Modiba, Fawaaz Basadien, Thabang Matuludi, Divine Lunga and Thapelo Morena are also on international duty.

The case is the same for midfielders Bathusi Aubaas and Teboho Mokoena as well as forwards Siyanda Ndlovu, Iqraam Rayners, Cassius Mailula and Tashreeq Matthews.