Kaizer Chiefs vs AS Simba: Preview, team news, predicted lineup, time and where to watch

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Kaizer Chiefs vs AS Simba: Preview, team news, predicted lineup, time and where to watch
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Kaizer Chiefs are set for the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup's second preliminary round against AS Simba to be staged at the Dobsnville Stadium on Sunday.

This will be a massive game for either team as they work on getting into the group stage of the CAF inter-club competition.

While Amakhosi have been in this competition severally, the Democratic Republic of Congo outfit are making their debut after an impressive 2024/25 campaign in the domestic tournament.

Recent Form and hed-to-head record

Kaizer Chiefs defender Dillan Solomons against AS Simba. Photo Kaizer Chiefs

The Soweto giants have been struggling in domestic competitions, and are currently winless in the last six outings across all competitions. They haven't scored in the last three matches in all tournaments.

Simba have played just three competitive matches this season; all in the CAF interclub competition. They have won two and managed a draw.

In the head-to-head record, this is the second time the teams are meeting after the initial goalless draw in the TP Mazembe Stadium in Lubumbashi.

What They Said

Cedric Kaze Kaizer Chiefs 1

I’m not confident, but I’m very sure that we’re going to qualify. Every team has challenges. We have to admit that right now our biggest challenge is scoring goals, but it’s not all lost because we are not leaking goals at the back.

The brand of football we want to play is coming along; it’s coming together, but the only thing that’s lacking is scoring goals. The [starting] line-ups and performances of players are consistent – Cedric Kaze, Kaizer Chiefs co-coach

Team News

Chiefs, through Kaze, shared the latest news regarding the availability of Inacio Miguel, Ethan Chislett, Given Msimango, Flavio Da Silva and Paseka Mako ahead of the Sunday game.

“The thing that we are sure until now is that Mayo is out for this game after suffering hamstring injury on our last game. We are still need to manage and make some additional tests for Miguel who’s injured at halftime against Siwelele. We will assess him today and tomorrow to see if he can feature, we are optimistic for him.

Kaizer Chiefs players during a past match. Photo - Kaizer Chiefs
Kaizer Chiefs players during a past match. Photo – Kaizer Chiefs

“Other than that, Ethan is still not fully fit. He started training with the group but without contact. Given has already had one week of training with the group after six months out of the field.

“Mako is still unavailable but the rest of the team are still doing good. Flavio [Da Silva] has been training with the group for the last 10 days and we’re pretty sure he’s good to go now,” he concluded.

No latest news from the AS Simba desk, meaning no major injuries for the playing unit.

Chiefs probable XI: Petersen, Solomons, Cross, Kwinika, McCarthy, Mthethwa, Ndlovu, Shabalala, Lilepo, Mmodi, Duba

Simba Probable XI: Fatao, Kamwanga, Kolonji, Bitomwa, Mangoba, Ribariba, Mbongo, Kinkela, Nsungu, Kazdi, Mutwale

Where to Watch

South Africans who will not get a chance to go to the stadium can follow proceedings live on SuperSport and SABC 2.

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