Moleko and Khumalo given chance to shine
Moleko and Khumalo given chance to shine

Posted in News, Team News on Apr 09, 2017.

Kgotso Moleko and Sibusiso Khumalo will both start in this afternoon’s Nedbank Cup Last 16 clash against Acornbush United.

They come in for respectively Ramahlwe ‘Rama’ Mphahlele and Tsepo Masilela, who both did well in last week’s 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns.

Mphahlele sits on the bench, while Masilela has been given a break.

Acornbush plays in the ABC Motsepe League, but it’s is a not a side to be underestimated as they knocked out Cape Town City in the previous round. Amakhosi beat Stellenbosh FC in their Last 32 encounter.

Kaizer Chiefs face Acornbush United at Kabokweni Stadium (kick-off is at 15:00).

The clash will be refereed by Chris Harrison.

Chiefs’ line up: Khune, captain (32); Moleko (18), Mathoho (3), Gordinho (26), Khumalo (13); Molangoane (23), Katsande (31), Tshabalala (14), Maluleka (12), Chirambadare (11); Parker (25)

Subs: Bvuma (7), Cardoso (4), Mphahlele (2), Ekstein (27), Baloyi (35), Twala (7), Páez (28)

Head Coach: Steve Komphela

Acornbush’s line-up: Masuku (16); Benside, captain (41), N. Buthelezi (3), M. Buthelezi (5), Ndlela (26); Sibeko (4), Nyathi (12), Sidumo (11), Mduduzi Nkosi (44); Mlungisi Nkosi (40), Motha (9)

Subs: Langeni (32), Manjoe (8), Mfanafuthi (20), Sibanda (2), Ndebele (7), Mdaka (30), Khumalo (31)

Coach: Mack Makhubedu

Referee:                                   Chris Harrison
1st Assistant:                        Sandile Dilikane         

2nd Assistant:                      Mervyn van Wyk

4th Official:                           Kenny Mamegwa
Match Commissioner:       Ian McLeod

 

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