Triple blow for Chiefs ahead of TKO semis
Kaizer Chiefs' 3-2 win over rivals Orlando Pirates came at a cost for Amakhosi as they are going to play Maritzburg United in the Telkom Knockout semifinals without three of their regular starters.
Kaizer Chiefs team picture (back row l-r) Daniel Akpeyi, Leonardo Castro, Yagan Sasman, Erick Mathoho, Willard Katsande, Lebogang Manyama (front row l-r) Reeve Frosler, Khama Billiat, Bernard Parker, Kearyn Baccus and Daniel Cardoso (Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix)
Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi and midfielder Willard Katsande received their fourth yellow cards in the controversial Soweto derby, while defender Erick Mathoho was shown a red card in the same match.
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Bruce Bvuma is expected to start in goals in the absence of Akpeyi and Siyabonga Ngezana is likely to partner Daniel Cardoso at centre back.
Chiefs and Maritzburg are set to meet at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday, November 24.
Meanwhile, Chiefs star Lebogang Manyama has been called up to the Bafana Bafana squad for the Afcon qualifiers against Gabon and Sudan.
Manyama replaces injured Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Themba Zwane.
Bafana will face Ghana away on Thursday before returning home to host Sudan at Orlando Stadium on Sunday.
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