Kaizer Chiefs coach Steve Komphela will start against Free State Stars with the same line-up as last week’s match against Bloemfontein Celtic. That game finished in a 1-1 draw and concerned the first leg of the MTN8 semifinal.

Newly signed striker Bongani Ndulula is in the squad for the first time this season. However, he starts on the bench.

The clash against Free State Stars is Chiefs’ first home game of the 2015/2016 Absa Premiership.

The game will take place at the FNB Stadium this evening (kick-off at 20:15).

Chiefs' line up: Khune (32); Gaxa (2), Mathoho (3), Xulu (5), Masilela (24); Lebese (17), Katsande (31), Letsholonyane (6), Tshabalala, captain (14); Parker (25), Mthembu (20)

Subs: Pieterse (1), Moleko (18), Bukenya (30), Maluleka (12), Matovu (28), Karuru (11), Bongani Ndulula (19)

Head Coach: Steve Komphela

Stars’ line-up: Mathole (31); Mashego (20), Chakoroma (22), Tlhone (24); Masehe, captain (5), Obada (7), Sankara (18), Kerspuy (15), Venter (8); Mohomi (13), Ngcobo (29)

Subs: Diakite (1), Angula (6), Makhaula (4), Fillecia (67), Ngasa (17), Somaeb (11), Thethani (12)

Head coach: Kinnah Phiri

Referee: Zolile Mthetho

1st Assistant: Zakhele Siwele


2nd Assistant: Stevens Khumalo


4th Official: Bafana Mosia


Match Commissioner: Mark Lindon