Kaizer Chiefs receive timely boost ahead of Soweto derby

Kaizer Chiefs have received a timely boost ahead of Saturday’s Soweto derby against Pirates at FNB Stadium.

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Kick-off is at 15:30.

Amakhosi will welcome Sibongiseni Mthethwa back for this huge encounter after successfully serving his one-match ban.

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Mthethwa was a notable absentee in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over Cape Town Spurs at the same venue.

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KAIZER CHIEFS BOOSTED BY MTHETHWA’S RETURN

In Mthethwa’s absence, new interim coach Cavin Johnson had to make changes in midfield with Yusuf Maart and Edson Castillo playing in a double-six position.

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Nkosingiphile Ngcobo returned to provide creativity just in front of the duo while Mduduzi Shabalala also cracked the nod.

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The two academy graduate – Ngcobo and Shabalala – really impressed against Spurs but whether or Johnson will drop any of them remains to be seen.

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