Soweto Derby sells out within hours as Orlando Pirates prepare to host Kaizer Chiefs
Orlando Pirates have confirmed that tickets for the upcoming Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium sold out within hours of going on sale on Wednesday.
Kaizer Chiefs announce key absences for Betway Premiership fixture against Siwelele FC
The Glamour Boys returned to South Africa on Sunday following a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie against Simba AS in Lubumbashi. With the return leg scheduled for Saturday, 26 October, at Dobsonville Stadium, Chiefs now face the challenge of managing injuries while balancing continental commitments.
The club announced on Monday that George Matlou, Thabiso Monyane, Ethan Chislett, Paseka Mako, Bontle Molefe, Given Msimango, Rushin Dortley, Lebohang Maboe, Etiosa Ighodaro, and Nkanyiso Shinga will not feature against Siwelele.
"Injury Update: Matlou, Monyane, Chislett, Mako, Molefe, Msimango, Dortley, Maboe, Ighodaro, Shinga," the club confirmed on their official website.
While the list is significant, Chiefs provided a glimmer of optimism. Players such as Maboe, Ighodaro, and Shinga are edging closer to full match fitness, offering hope for upcoming fixtures.
"Despite these setbacks, there's a silver lining. The squad is seeing a wave of recoveries that could bolster the team in the coming games. Lebohang Maboe, Etiosa Ighodaro, and Nkanyiso Shinga are edging closer to full match fitness, offering the coaching staff a welcome selection dilemma," the club added.
As Chiefs prepare for the Siwelele clash, co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef will need to adapt his line-up and tactics, managing both the immediate injury crisis and the squad's readiness for the decisive second leg against Simba AS.
The return of key players in the coming weeks could prove crucial as Amakhosi aim to compete on multiple fronts in the domestic league and continental competition.
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VAR expected to be implemented in South Africa in "four to six months", say SAFA
South African Football Association CEO Lydia Monyepao says it will take "four to six months" for the Video Assistant Referee system to be implemented in South Africa.
Carling Knockout presents different challenges for PSL big three
Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns may have avoided each other in the Carling Knockout round of 16, but their respective fixtures present different challenges as they begin their campaigns in the competition.