Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: How Chiefs should lineup to avoid another drubbing

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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: How Chiefs should lineup to avoid another drubbing
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On Saturday, Kaizer Chiefs will be playing Mamelodi Sundowns for the third time this season across all competitions.

The Glamour Boys lost the first meeting in the Premier Soccer League 2-1 before falling 4-0 in the second meeting in the Carling Knockout quarter-final. It explains why they will be hoping to get a positive result at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi is hoping to get a positive result this weekend. Have a look at how the Soweto giants might start against the defending Premier Soccer League champions.

Goalkeeper: Bruce Bvuma

Bruce Bvuma Kaizer Chiefs 1
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The 29-year-old is currently the undisputed starter at the club; he has three clean sheets in the 11 Premier Soccer League games played this season.

Right-Back: Reeve Frosler

Yusuf Maart and Reeve Frosler Kaizer Chiefs
Yusuf Maart and Reeve Frosler, Kaizer Chiefs, Image – SABC Sport

The fast paced defender is the club's first-choice in that position. He is expected to get a node ahead of Njabulo Blom who occasionally steps in for him.

Left-Back: Edmilson Dove

Edmilson Dove. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs
Edmilson Dove. Photo: Kaizer Chiefs

Bradley Cross has struggled at left-back and with Happy Mashiane not fully fit, Dove is expected to start his first match this season.

Center-Back: Inacio Miguel

Maart's throne challenged after Miguel captained Chiefs in CUFA Cup?
Inacio Miguel – Picture by Kaizer Chiefs

Since joining the Soweto giants in July from Petro de Luanda, the Angola international has commanded a starting berth.

Center-Back: Rushwin Dortley

Rushwin Dortley Kaizer Chiefs
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The former Cape Town Spurs man has been complementing Miguel at the heart of Chiefs defense.

Central Midfielder: Sibongiseni Mthethwa

Sibongiseni Mthethwa in action for Kaizer Chiefs. Photo Kaizer Chiefs

The veteran combative midfielder missed the 4-1 loss against SuperSport United. He is expected to get back into the starting team.

Central Midfielder: Thabo Cele

Thabo Cele Kaizer Chiefs
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The January signing has settled in well at the club and will be expected to play the number 8 role on Saturday.

Attacking Midfielder: Mduduzi Shabalala

Mduduzi Shabalala. Photo Kaizer Chiefs

The club's Academy graduate has been delivering for Amakhosi; he hopes to get his fifth goal in the ongoing campaign.

Right-Winger: Pule Mmodi

Pule Mmodi Kaizer Chiefs 1

Mmodi has made that position his own, but he will have to be clinical in front of the goal.

Left-Winger: Glody Lilepo

Glody Lilepo Kaizer Chiefs 1
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The Congolese is among the new players who joined the team in January. He has three goals in four PSL games already.

Striker: Tashreeq Morris

Tashreeq Morris Kaizer Chiefs
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There were questions raised about the forward when he joined from SuperSport United. He should step up and start scoring for the Glamour Boys.

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