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Kaizer Chiefs without 8 players for crucial Zambia trip

Coach Fernando Da Cruz will be without a number of key Kaizer Chiefs players as his side faces the Red Arrows this weekend.

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Kaizer Chiefs return to continental action this weekend when they travel to Zambia to face Red Arrows in the Confederation Cup.

The Glamour Boys are desperate to get back to winning ways after dropping points in three successive matches.

This weekend’s clash in Ndola is a great chance for Fernando Da Cruz’ side to turn the tide and reach the 2026 CAF Confed Cup group stages, but it won’t be easy given their injury challenges.

Kaizer Chiefs confirm travelling squad to Zambia

Fernando Da Cruz will be without Pule Mmodi, Nkanyiso Shinga, Khanyisa Mayo, Lebohang Maboe, Adolf Mtasingwa, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Langelihle Phili and Brandon Petersen for this weekend’s clash due to injury.

The Glamour Boys, however, will still be able to field a competitive side. Let’s take a look at their squad in full below.

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Goalkeepers: Ronaldo Leaner, Bruce Bvuma, Takalani Mazhamba.

Defenders: Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, Kabelo Nkgwesa, Inacio Miguel, Rushwin Dortley, Zitha Kwinika, Reeve Frosler, Bradley Cross, Thabo Moloisane.

Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Thulani Mabaso, Mduduzi Shabalala, Ethan Chislett.

Forwards: Mfundo Vilakazi, Luke Baartman, Asanele Velebayi, Faiz Abrahams, Flavio Da Silva, Wandile Duba, Etiosa Ighodaro.

Kaizer Chiefs face the Zambian side on Saturday at 15:00 at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. This weekend’s clash will be the first of two legs, with the return leg next weekend at Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Featured image: Instagram/@kcfcofficial

Originally published by Soccermag.

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