Khama Billiat was given a break for last weekend’s encounter, but the Zimbabwean is back into the team for tonight’s Absa Premiership fixture against Cape Town City.

Another who is back in the Starting XI is Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, who was suspended for Sunday’s Nedbank Cup fixture against Tornado FC.

Billiat’s return means that Leonardo Castro will begin the game on the bench, while Ramahlwe Mphahlele hasn’t been included in the final squad.

Happy Mashiane, meanwhile, who made such an impression on his Kaizer Chiefs debut against Tornado, has been rewarded for his performance with another start.

This evening’s Absa Premiership game between Chiefs and City will take place at FNB Stadium. Kick-off is at 19:30.

The referee will be Kulugani Thusi.

Kaizer Chiefs’ line-up: Vries (44); Moleko (18), Cardoso (4), Hadebe (20), Ntiya-Ntiya (36): Ekstein (27), Katsande, captain (31), Ntshangase (10), Mashiane (19); Billiat (11), Parker (25)

Subs: Bvuma (44), Ngezana (30), Gordinho (26), Zuma (28), Mahlasela (17), Moon (7), Castro (8)

Head coach: Ernst Middendorp

 

Cape Town City’s line-up: Leeuwenburgh (1); Mkhize, captain (2), Mngonyama (45), Cupido (15), Kewuti (38); Martin (30), Mokeke (21), Modise (8), Links (7); Mthembu (25), Nodado (26)

Subs: Stephens (16), Dove (5), Seedat (6), Patosi (10), Ralani (11), Norodien (17), Erasmus (33)

Head coach: Benni McCarthy

 

Referee:                                   Kulugani Thusi

1st Assistant:                         Tembikosi Mangai

2nd Assistant:                       Shaun Olive

4th Official:                            Daniel Bennett

Match commissioner:       Robert Pillay