Sula Matovu will start on the left wing this afternoon to replace the injured George Lebese. It will be the Ugandan’s first start in an official match this season.

Kaizer Chiefs face Bloemfontein Celtic in an Absa Premiership clash at the Free State Stadium this Sunday afternoon, 17 January (kick-off is at 15:30).

Meanwhile, George Maluleka will get another chance to impress coach Steve Komphela after getting his first start this season last week against Mamelodi Sundowns. He replaces the still injured Bernard Parker.

Newly signed William Twala has travelled with the squad to Bloemfontein and will begin on the bench. The 25-year-old speedy midfielder will be looking forward to come on in the second half to show his worth.

Chiefs' line up: Pieterse (1); Gaxa (2), Mathoho (3), Gordinho (26), Masilela (24); Tshabalala, captain (14), Katsande (31), Letsholonyane (6), Matovu (28); Maluleka (12), Abraw (9)

Subs: Khuzwayo (16), Moleko (18), Gould (83), Bukenya (30), Ekstein (27), Twala (29), Ndulula (19)

Head Coach: Steve Komphela

Celtic’s line-up: Tignyemb, captain (30); Morena (12), Rikhotso (22), Ndengane (27), Lubisi (26); Jooste (11), April (44), Nyatama (4), Shikweni (23); Lamalo (14), Mhango (10)

Subs: Mtshali (29), Bilankulu (28), Matuka (20), Ntanga (15), Lakay (7), Phalane (8), Pelembe (24)

Head coach: Serame Letsoaka

Referee: Thando Ndzandzeka

1st Assistant: Zakhele Siwela

2nd Assistant: Peter Chauke

4th Official: Edward Madidilane

Match Commissioner: Job D.Smith