Kaizer Chiefs target a swift bounce back as they host Sekhukhune United FC at FNB Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Both sides return to Betway Premiership duty following contrast in form over the weekend. Chiefs suffered a 1-0 defeat to Golden Arrows in the MTN8 quarter-finals on Sunday. Head coach Fernando da Cruz will be looking for a response from his team tonight. The Amakhosi began their league season with a 3-1 victory against Kruger United two weeks ago.
In contrast, Sekhukhune United FC enter the fixture with momentum. Head coach Cedric Kaze guided the side to a 3-2 victory over Polokwane City FC in the MTN8 on Saturday. That success followed a 1-0 victory over Stellenbosch FC in their league opener two weeks ago.
Context from last season shows a balanced head-to-head record between these two teams. Sekhukhune claimed a 3-1 win at FNB Stadium, while Chiefs secured a 2-0 win in the return fixture.
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According to soccerladuma.co.za, here are the official starting line-ups for tonight’s encounter:
Kaizer Chiefs Starting XI: Brandon Petersen, Solomons, Kwinika, Miguel, Frosler, Maboe, Mthethwa, Velebayi, Baartman, Phili, Ighodaro. Subs: Leaner, Monyane, Nkgwesa, Moloisane, Ndlovu, Mmodi, Da Silva, Shabalala, Vilakazi.
Sekhukhune United Starting XI: Nsabata, Matsimbi, Letlapa, Cardoso, Khupe, Mashiloane, Mkhize, Khiba, Rammala, Mokoena, Ndlovu. Subs: Buthelezi, Mcaba, Mobbie, Ndlozi, Tlaka, Ramabu, Vandala, Mahlangu, Mojela.