Siyanda Xulu (5) makes his debut tonight in an official match. Chiefs meet Maritzburg United in the MTN 8 quarterfinal match at FNB Stadium tonight. Xulu is partnering Bukenya in the central defensive role.

Also making first appearance in an official match as Chiefs head coach is Steve Komphela.

Khune makes the bench. Zulu (8) is partnering Parker in Chiefs attack.

Khuzwayo, Gould, Baloyi, Mthembu, Cardoso and Ndulula are recuperating from an assortment of injuries. Mathoho has returned but not match fit.

Tshabalala leads the team out of the tunnel under Komphela' reign as head coach.

Chiefs: (1) Pieterse; (2) Gaxa; (5) Xulu, (24) Masilela; (24) Tshabalala (c); (30) Bukenya; (6) Letsholonyane, (31) Katsande; (17) Lebese; (8) Zulu, (25) Parker

Subs: (32) Khune; (12) Maluleka; (26) Gordinho; (27) Ekstein; (18) Moleko; (11) Karuru; (23) Ritchie

Maritzburg: Vries (30) ; Teyise (6); Booysen (14); Lentjies (29); Hartog (25); Zulu (23); De Jongh (18); Deolin Mekoa (28); Mkhize (27); Cele (24); Anas (9)

Subs: Salie (31); Nkosi (21); Banda (3); Makaringe (13); Manti Mekoa (5); Mokate (22); Sanoka (32)

Champion Coach: Tumo Katane


Head Coach: Erick Tinkler


Assist Coach: Tebogo Moloi

Ref: Zolile Mthetho


1st Asst: Lindikhaya Bolo


2nd Asst: Luvuyo Pupuma


4th Official: Victor Hlungwani


Match Commissioner: Mark Lindon

Kick-off is at 19:30