Kaizer Chiefs face Young Africans in the inaugural Toyota Cup on Sunday and here’s how they could line up. Here’s how Amakhosi could line up against the Tanzania reigning champions Yanga.
GOALKEEPER
With new signing Fiacre Ntwari still settling in after signing for Amakhosi recently, coach Nasreddine Nabi will look to play Bruce Bvuma or Brandon Petersen. Petersen seems the best bet to get the nod on Sunday.
DEFENCE
Judging by the players that wore red bibs during the final training session on Saturday, Nabi is likely to play a four-man defence. Reeve Frosler could be the man to start at right back with Dillan Solomons still out nursing an injury.
At left back, Happy Mashiane is seemingly out of the match due to family commitments. Edmilson Dove and Bongani Sam are both injured. In the trio’s absence, left-footed academy midfielder Nkosana Mbuthu could slot in at left back.
Given Msimango and Thatayaone Ditlhokwe look the idea centre-back pairing. Newly signed left centre back Rushwin Dortley has only trained twice with his new teammates, but Kaizer Chiefs could have a glimpse of him should Nabi decide to make changes and give other players a chance.
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MIDFIELD
In midfield, Yusuf Maart wore a red bib, signalling that he is starting the match. The former Sekhukhune United captain could play at the base of field. Samkelo Zwane looks likely to start alongside Mfundo Vilakazi. FORWARDS Ranga Chivaviro, scorer of four goals in one of the preseason friendly matches, looks set to lead the line with Ashley Du Preez playing off the left wing and Mduduzi Shabalala on the right.
Possible XI: Petersen, Frosler, Mbuthu, Msimango, Ditlhokwe, Maart, Zwane, Saile, Du Preez, Chivaviro