Kaizer Chiefs registered an initial 24-man squad for their Caf Confederation Cup exploits, with the likes of Bhongolethu Jayiya, Gustavo Paez and Joseph Molangoane missing out on spots.
Amakhosi open their continental journey with a home game against Zanzibar’s Zimamoto at Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday evening.
CAF Confederation Cup
Kaizer Chiefs vs. Zimamoto FC, Wednesday 28 November 2018, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, 19h30.
Tickets are R40 at TicketPro/CNA/Jet/Spar/Edgars outlets.
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Giovanni Solinas, who is facing the heat at Naturena after succumbing to defeat against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates in the Telkom Knockout semi-finals surprised many with his decision to select only one right-back.
The respective exclusions of Joseph Molangoane and Wiseman Meyiwa can be put down to the leg-break and car accident that the duo suffered, However, the same cannot be said of Jayiya, Paez and Moleko, with their exclusions seen as the beginning of the end of their Chiefs’ careers.
With that being said, it should be noted that the Glamour Boys have not elected to fill all the spots, which means that more players can be registered at a later stage in the tournament.
The two sides do duty at 7:30pm.
