Chiefs make 5 changes against Highlands
Chiefs make 5 changes against Highlands

Posted in News, Team News on Jan 08, 2020.

Coach Ernst Middendorp has made five changes to the line-up  against Highlands Park when compared with the team that started against SuperSport United on Saturday.

Two of the changes were forced as Reeve Frosler joined the injury list and Samir Nurković is serving a one-match suspension.

The five players that will be making their return to the line-up are Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Kgotso Moleko, Willard Katsande, Kearyn Baccus and Lazalous Kambole.

This important encounter will be watched by thousands of spectators and legends such as Doctor Khumalo, Banks Setlhodi, Jackie Masike, Marks Maponyane, Lucky Maselesele, Zebulon Nhlapho, Lucky Stylianou, Nhlanhla Kubheka to mention but a few as Amakhosi are celebrating their 50th birthday.

In the line-up, Ntiya-Ntiya will come on for Yagan Sasman, Moleko on for Frosler, Katsande  comes on for Philani Zulu, Baccus will replace Bernard Parker and the suspended Nurković will be replaced Kambole.

Daniel Akpeyi retains his position in goal.

In defence are Ntiya-Ntiya, Mulomowandau Mathoho, Daniel Cardoso and Moleko.

The midfield will be made up of Katsande, George Maluleka, Baccus and Lebogang Manyama.

Attackers will be Kambole and Leonardo Castro.

The referee is Jerry Chabane, while Zakhele Siwela and Elphas Sitole will act as his assistants. Kamohelo Ramutsindela will serve as fourth official.

Chiefs will face Highlands Park at FNB Stadium. Kick-off is at 19:30.

Teams:

Chiefs XI: Akpeyi (40); Moleko (18), Mathoho (3), Cardoso (4), Ntiya-Ntiya (36); Katsande, captain (31), Maluleka (12). Baccus (6), Manyama (21); Castro (8), Kambole (7)

Subs: Khune (32), Parker (25), Mphahlele (2), Ngezana (30), Sasman (20), Mashiane (19), Zuma (28)

Coach: Ernst Middendorp

Highlands XI: Heugh (1); Mokwena (10), Munyai (19), Motsepe (34), Banda (48); Mahlangu (40), Msimango (23), Ndoro (7), Shalulile (38); Mvala (14), Ramagalela (13)

Subs: Peter (30), Mbatha (25), Mkhabela (28), Letsholonyane (6), Mbhele (21), Motlafi (17), Mogaila (12)

Coach: Owen Da Gama

 

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