First start for Katsvairo
First start for Katsvairo

Posted in News on Sep 24, 2016.



After having coming on a substitute in the preview two games, Michelle Katsvairo will tonight make his starting debut for Kaizer Chiefs.



The Zimbabwean striker has been given the nod ahead of Edward Manqele, who started in last Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Highlands Park.



Otherwise, coach Steve Komphela has decided to leave his starting line-up unchanged.



Amakhosi host Maritzburg United on Saturday, Heritage Day, at the FNB Stadium (kick-off is at 18:00).



The encounter will be refereed by Phillip Thinyani.



Chiefs' line up: Khune, captain (32); Mphahlele (2), Mathoho (3), Gordinho (26), Khumalo (13); Twala (7), Katsande (31), Maluleka (12), Lebese (17); Ekstein (27), Katsvairo (8)



Subs: Khuzwayo (16), Cardoso (4), Masilela (24), Baloyi (35), Parker (25), Tshabalala (14), Manqele (22)



Head Coach: Steve Komphela



Maritzburg’s line up:
Vries (30); Mngonyama (45), Onyango (2), Fransman (16), Weidlich (5); Zulu (10), Mogapi (3), Moyo (6), Mekoa (28); Lentjies, captain (29), Rusike (19)



Subs: Mpandle (1), Moon (7), Mokate (22), Van Wyk (12), Sanoka (32), Nale (11), Shandu (26)



Head coach: Ernst Middendorp



Referee: Phillip Thinyani



1st Assistant: Stevens Khumalo



2nd Assistant: Lindikhya Bolo



4th Official: Cedric Muvalo



Match Commissioner: Robert Pillay

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