Mandla Masango, Brilliant Khuzwayo and Lorenzo Gordinho will start against Chippa United in this afternoon’s Absa Premiership match against Chippa United at Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (kick-off at 15:00).

Compared to the mid-week clash against Bidvest Wits, Masango comes in for George Maluleka, who will begin on the bench.

Gordinho will partner captain Tefu Mashamaite in the centre of defence, replacing the injured Erick Mathoho, while Khuzwayo relegates Reyaad Pieterse to the bench. Itumeleng Khune is not in the match day squad.

Independent of the result, Amakhosi will be handed over the Absa Premiership trophy after the match.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium has been sold out and there will be a fantastic atmosphere during the match.

Chiefs' line-up: Khuzwayo (16), Gaxa (5), Mashamaite (C)(23), Gordinho (26), Masilela (24), Masango (22), Katsande (31), Letsholonyane (6), Tshabalala (14), Parker (25), Rusike (21)

Subs: Pieterse (1), Moleko (18), Bukenya (30), Ekstein (27), Maluleka (12), Mthembu (20), Zulu (4)

Head Coach: Stuart Baxter

Chippa’s line-up: Motsoeneng (1), Sambu (30), Chipeta (4), Okwuosa (C)(2), Barends (34), Twala (40), Moholo (5), Cloete (33), Shai (7), Cele (14), Mnqele (38)

Subs: Mbanjwa (47), Kadi (9), Pule (12), Ngcoco (19), Kebede (23), Mosiatlhaga (32), Sekese (50)

Head coach: Velile Dyaloyi

Referee: Victor Hlungwani


1st Assist: Sandile Dilikane


2nd Assist: Sibusiso Sisilana


4th Official: Akhone Makhalima


Match Commissioner: Ronnie Johnson