Towering defender, Eric Mathoho will miss the game against Maritzburg on Saturday evening due to a thigh injury.

Mathoho, who played 90 minutes midweek should be back for the game on Tuesday away in Bloemfontein according to Team Physio, Dave Milner.

Morgan Gould will partner Tefu Mashamaite in the heart of defence.

Back in the starting line up is Kingston Nkhatha who will join Knowledge Musona and Bernard Parker upfront.

Kaizer Chiefs X1: Khune (Capt), Gaxa, Masilela, Gould, Mashamaite, Letsholonyane, Parker, Nkhatha, Musona, Tshabalala, Katsande.

Subs: Pieterse, Gordhino, Ritchie, Dladla, Majoro, Lebese, Nkosi.

Head Coach: Stuart Baxter

Assistant Coach: Doc Khumalo

Kickoff is at 20h15.