Kazier Chiefs starting XI vs Siwelele: Dortley returns for Carling Knockout quarter-final

Published on 8 Nov 2026 at 17:16 by Joel Oliver

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has gone with an experienced lineup for his team’s Carling Knockout quarter-final clash against Siwelele FC.

Chiefs are hosting Siwelele at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwaneon Sunday (18:00) looking to join Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns in the semi-finals and Da Cruz has selected a strong team.

Lebohang Maboe of Kaizer Chiefs in action against Siwelele FC. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

The tactician has made just one change to the side that lost 2-1 to Pirates in the Soweto derby last Saturday with only defender Rushwin Dortley coming in for the suspended Inacio Miguel.

How do Kaizer Chiefs line up vs Siwelele?

Goalkeeper Brandon Petersen keeps his place for the clash with Dortley partnering Thabo Moloisane in central defence while Paseka Mako is at left-back and Reeve Frosler at right-back.

In central midfield, Lebohang Maboe will play alongside Sibongiseni Mthethwa with Mduduzi Shabalala as the No.10 while Mfundo Vilakazi is on the right wing, Pule Mmodi on the left as Wandile Dube leads the line.

Chiefs are facing off with Siwelele for the second time this season, having beaten them 3-2 in the league in September, while they made it to the Carling Knockout quarter-final after beating TS Galaxy 3-0 in the Round of 16.

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