Joseph Molangoane will make his first start for Kaizer Chiefs since his contractual issues with Chippa United were finally sorted a few weeks back.

Willard Katsande and Sibusiso Khumalo return to the starting line-up after their suspensions are finished.

Meanwhile, Zambian striker Lewis Macha comes in for Michelle Katsvairo, who will begin the match on the bench.

Bernard Parker also starts this afternoon’s match against Polokwane City at FNB Stadium (kick-off is at 15:30).

The encounter will be refereed by Victor Hlungwani.

Chiefs’ line up: Khuzwayo (16); Mphahlele (2), Mathoho (3), Gordinho (26), Khumalo (13); Tshabalala (14), Katsande (31), Maluleka (12), Molangoane (23); Parker (25), Macha (19)

Subs: Khune (32), Cardoso (4), Moleko (18), Baloyi (35), Ekstein (27), Katsvairo (8), Letlotlo (8)

Head Coach: Steve Komphela

City’s line-up: Chigova (1); Semenya (2), Maponyane (5), Tema (23), Klaas (15); Maluleke, captain (8), Seabi (21), Matsemela (37), Mcwango (27); Ramagalela (17), Tlolane (10)

Subs: Ndlovu (50), Jembula (7), Hlongwane (24), Mbonani (22), Ndou (19), Mngomezulu (16), Phungwayo (31)

Coach: Luc Eymael

Referee: Victor Hlungwani 1st Assistant: Moses Phale

2nd Assistant: Mervyn van Wyk

4th Official: Cederick Muvhali Match Commissioner: Ian McLeod