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Kaizer Chiefs handed blow as key player is ruled out of AS Simba match and ex-Orlando Pirates star is set to miss the crucial CAF Confederation Cup clash

The injury cases at Naturena have been growing at a time when the Soweto heavyweights need their players fit as they face crucial games. In an additional blow, one of their key signings has now been ruled out and will not take part in the upcoming game.

  • Khanyisa Mayo and Gaston Sirino, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    Chiefs' injury update

    Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has revealed two key players are set to miss the CAF Confederation Cup game against AS Simba on Saturday. 

    These are more injury blows to the Glamour Boys, who must win the second round preliminary showdown in order to progress in the continental competition.

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  • Cedric Kaze, Kaizer Chiefs, September 2025Backpage

    Mayo and Mako out

    “The thing that we are sure of until now is that Mayo is out for this game after suffering a hamstring injury in our last game,” Kaze told the media on Friday.

    “We still need to manage and make some additional tests for Miguel, who was injured at halftime against Siwelele. We will assess him today and tomorrow to see if he can feature. As coaches, we are optimistic about him," he added.

    “Other than that, Ethan [Chislett] is still not fully fit. He started training with the group, but without contact. Given has already had one week of training with the group after being out of the field for six months.

    “[Paseka] Mako is still unavailable, but the rest of the team is still doing good. Flavio [Da Silva] has been training with the group for the last 10 days, and we’re pretty sure he’s good to go now.” 

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    Growing injury list

    Apart from Chislett, Mayo and Mako, George Matlou, Given Msimango, Bontle Molefe, and Rushwin Dortley are also not available. 

    The injuries have coincided with Chiefs' rather downward spiral, given that they have struggled to keep pace with the leading Premier Soccer League sides.

    They have also struggled in scoring goals; the Soweto giants have not scored in their last three games. They lost 1-0 to Stellenbosch when they were eliminated from the Carling Knockout.      

    Amakhosi were held to a goalless draw by Simba in DR Congo in the first leg and were also blunt against Siwelele in the midweek clash that ended goalless.

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    Can Chiefs navigate past Simba?

    They struggled against Kabuscorp in the first preliminary round of the Confederation Cup and only progressed after a penalty shootout. 

    Amid the injury cases and a blunt striking department, Chiefs will host Simba on Saturday in another decisive encounter whose winner advances to the group stage.

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