Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs handed double boost as joint-top scorer and key midfielder recover from injuries ahead of Stellenbosch FC clash - 'I’m sure we will come back strong'

Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has stated that striker Wandile Duba and midfielder Sibongiseni Mthethwa have recovered from their respective injuries.

The two players, who have been regular starters this season, missed several games for the Glamour Boys due to their respective injuries.

As Amakhosi get ready for their Nedbank Cup quarter-final match against Stellenbosch on Saturday, Nabi confirmed that Duba and Mthethwa might be available for selection.

"I have lost too much points, my team, we have lost too many bad points, games where we should have wrapped it up easily. This has killed us, I understand some fans are not happy about this but I give my apology to that. I am not happy about it either," Nabi said per iDiski Times.

"I think we still have an opportunity to get into Africa. This is a challenge, top four, I think it’s possible. Okay week in week out you see us go up, other team go down, next week we go down other team go up.

"But we’re not far, I’m sure we will come back strong, I have some players who are coming back from injuries, Wandile Duba, Ox Mthethwa," He added.

"The team will go up, I think top four with the possibility for Africa – this would be good for us. Nedbank Cup there’s a chance for qualifying for CAF, but you need to be realistic, we beat Stellenbosch but in the cup it won’t be the same. They are a very tough team – but I want us to fight, I want my players to respect the Kaizer Chiefs brand.”

Duba was performing well for Chiefs in this campaign before he picked up an injury. He is Amakhosi's joint-top scorer along with Mduduzi Shabalala in the league, with four goals each.

On the other hand, Mthethwa, whose future was uncertain at the start of the season with Nabi's arrival, has displayed decent performances for the Tunisian coach's team.

The Naturena-based giants will approach the match against Stellenbosch with confidence after defeating the Steve Barker-led side in both league encounters this season.

Duba and Mthethwa will be hoping to be included in the matchday squad when Chiefs face off against Stellenbosch in the Eastern Cape province.

The match between the two teams is scheduled to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday.