Following Kaizer Chiefs’ 1–0 win over ZESCO United within the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, Amakhosi face Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein on Wednesday, 28 January at 19:30.
The Glamour Boys may even keep watch over dealing with ZESCO within the return leg in Durban on Sunday, marking a 3rd match in eight days.
Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Ben Khalil Youssef might be anticipated to handle the legs and minds in opposition to Gallants on the Dr Molemela Stadium.
MARUMO GALLANTS VS KAIZER CHIEFS
Marumo Gallants head into the conflict in twelfth place on the Betway Premiership desk and have discovered consistency exhausting to come back by this season.
They sit simply three factors above the relegation zone and haven’t recorded a league win since October.
Kaizer Chiefs, in the meantime, are third within the standings and unbeaten of their final eight league matches. A 3rd consecutive win throughout all competitions in 2026 is on the playing cards.
A victory might transfer Amakhosi as much as second place, leaving them solely two factors behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns.
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EIGHT PLAYERS EXPECTED TO TAKE REST
With two matches in three days, the technical group are prone to make a number of modifications to handle participant workload and keep health ranges.
At full-back, Thabiso Monyane and Paseka Mako are anticipated to interchange Dillan Solomons and Aden McCarthy, given the bodily calls for of the roles.
In central defence, Given Msimango might earn his first begin of the season as Miguel Inacio faces the danger of suspension.
In midfield, Thulani Mabaso is a attainable inclusion, with both Lebohang Maboe or Siphesihle Ndlovu making approach. Sibongiseni Mthethwa stays unavailable because of damage.
Additional up the pitch, Asanele Velebayi and Glody Lilepo are anticipated to come back in, permitting Khanyisa Mayo and Pule Mmodi to relaxation.
Luke Baartman might substitute Mfundo Vilakazi within the attacking midfield position, whereas Etiosa Ighodaro is tipped to begin forward of Flavio Silva up entrance.
EXPECTED KAIZER CHIEFS STARTING LINE UP VS MARUMO GALLANTS
Brandon Petersen; Thabiso Monyane, Zitha Kwinika, Given Msimango, Paseka Mako; Lebohang Maboe, Thulani Mabaso; Asanele Velebayi, Glody Lilepo, Luke Baartman; Etiosa Ighodaro.
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