MTN8 final spot up for grabs as Mamelodi Sundowns plan Golden Arrows downfall
Mamelodi Sundowns will need to be at their best to overcome Golden Arrows in the second leg of their MTN8 semi-final.
Kaizer Chiefs blow as injured Langelihle Phili sidelined for eight weeks
Phili scored the Brazilians' only goal in that game after 63 minutes but was replaced just four minutes later for Wandile Dube.
Cassius Mailula ultimately netted a 75th minute equaliser for a share of the spoils.
Amahosi most recently drew 2-2 with Richards Bay on Wednesday night, with Siphesihle Ndlovu securing a point with his 77th minute leveller.
Ngaba Xulu had opened the scoring for the Natal Rich Boys at the Princess Magogo Stadium, ahead of a Lebohang Maboe penalty before a second Xulu goal with 39 minutes on the clock.
Defender Reeve Frosler is, however, back in contention after being sidelined for two games, having started the first three matches of the season.
"Chiefs have suffered a setback with new attacker Langelihle Phili, who scored in the recent draw against Mamelodi Sundowns, sidelined by an ankle injury," read a club statement.
"He is expected to return in eight weeks’ time.
"On the positive side, Reeve Frosler has recovered after missing the Sundowns clash."
Mamelodi Sundowns set for FIFA African Asian-Pacific Cup showdown next month
Mamelodi Sundowns will host back-to-back AFC Champions League winners Al Ahli Saudi FC in the FIFA African Asian-Pacific Cup at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on 19 September.
Miguel Cardoso realistic about Mamelodi Sundowns’ MTN8 final hopes
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso admits it will be a tough task to overcome Golden Arrows and reach the MTN8 final after trailing 1-0 from the first leg.
Kaizer Chiefs duo join ambitious Motsepe Foundation Championship side Hope FC
Ambitious Motsepe Foundation Championship side Hope FC have signed Kaizer Chiefs youngsters Naledi Hlongwane and Pheko Phago.