Katlego Mphela will start tonight in the African Champions League clash against Morocco’s Raja Casablanca. It will be the striker’s first start in an official match this season.

Brilliant Khuzwayo is back in goal, with Itumeleng Khune starting on the bench.

Amakhosi host Raja Casablanca at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium this evening (kick-off at 19:00).

Chiefs' line up: Khuzwayo (16), Gaxa (2), Mashamaite (C)(23), Mathoho (3), Masilela (24), Masango (22), Letsholonyane (6), Katsande (4), Tshabalala (14), Parker (25), Mphela (9)

Subs: Khune (12), Moleko (18), Bukenya (30), Nkosi (10), Eckstein (30), Lebese (17), Mthembu (20)

Head Coach: Stuart Baxter

Raja: Askri (1), Jibira (20), Oulhat (16), Belamkadem (2), Karrouchy (21), Issine (11), Guehi (28), Vivien (24), Bemammer (6), Salhi (25), Ighodaro (29)

Subs: El Allouch (12), Hamza (9), El Gnaoui (19), El Ouadi (5), Baskar (15), Walid (7), Boujad (22)

Head coach: José Romão

Referee: Eric Otogo Castane