Good news for Kaizer Chiefs defender Nhlanhla Kubeka as he was given a clean bill of health on Monday following an injury scare in the 2-0 Premiership win against Sundowns at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Kubeka, who was making his first appearance this season after a lengthy lay-off, was badly caught on the neck by Godfrey Sapula as he went for a high ball on 58 minutes and was quickly rushed to hospital.

"It was just a precautionary measure," said the Chiefs medical team. "He went for x-rays for a neck injury and was released straight away."

Other players in the treatment room are Arthur Zwane, who has just returned from a specialist for an abdominal muscle strain. He will be rested for six weeks and after that a decision will be taken on whether to operate or not.

Thabo Mooki and Phumlani Mkhize should start training this week while Shaun Permall is still on his road to recovery. Kenny Niemach is back at training but not doing ball-work yet.

Chiefs were back at training on Monday at a Sandton gym in preparation for their league match away to Ajax Cape Town on Sunday.

Jabu Pule - who completed his two-match suspension on Saturday - was also at training and looked focused despite negative press reports about his alleged abduction of a 16-year-old Soweto girl on Monday.

The talented midfielder could make a comeback against the Urban Warriors at Newlands.

Chiefs, who had a sloppy start to the season that resulted in the departure of coach Muhsin Ertugral, have regained their form and the victory against Sundowns will go a long way in improving their chance of winning the championship.

Amakhosi have not only sharpened their attack but also stabilised their defence and they, along with Orlando Pirates, boosts the best defensive record in the PSL.