Kaizer Chiefs starting XI vs Red Arrows: Da Cruz springs surprise for CAF clash

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Kaizer Chiefs starting XI vs Red Arrows: Da Cruz springs surprise for CAF clash
Bradley Cross of Kaizer Chiefs heads the ball during his team's clash with Red Arrows. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has rung the changes for his team’s must-win CAF Confederation Cup match against Red Arrows at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday.

Da Cruz has named his starting XI for the second leg clash as his team looks to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.

Sibongiseni Mthethwa of Kaizer Chiefs playing against Red Arrows.
Sibongiseni Mthethwa of Kaizer Chiefs playing against Red Arrows. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

The notable change is goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma, who starts in Durban. It is not known if Renaldo Leaner, who has played the last three games, is injured but he is not in the squad with Brandon Petersen returning from his injury for a spot on the bench.

Chiefs changes in defence and midfield

There are also changes in defence and midfield as Reeve Frosler starts at right-back, having played in midfield in the first leg in Ndola, while Brandley Cross will continue at left-back as Thabo Moloisane and Inacio Miguel partner in central defence.

In midfield, Sibongiseni Mthethwa is joined by youngster Thulani Mabaso while Pule Mmodi and Faiz Abrahams will feature on the wings as Mududuzi Shabalala and Wandile Duba partner upfront.

Chiefs must win the game to advance to the group stages and Da Cruz looks to have opted for pace and power going by his choice of team.

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