Predicting Kaizer Chiefs' XI to face Cape Town City in PSL encounter - Fiacre Ntwari returns in 2025 kick off or is Nasreddine Nabi likely to stick with Bruce Bvuma?

Amakhosi begin 2025 with a Premier Soccer League match against the Citizens on January 5. GOAL examines who may start in the game on that day.

Kaizer Chiefs will aim to start where they left off in 2024 when they face struggling Cape Town City in a PSL match on Sunday at the DHL Stadium.

The Citizens are anticipated to be different this time with new coach Muhsin Ertugral now on board after joining the team this week.

Nasreddine Nabi and his team have been having difficulty achieving positive results lately until they triumphed over Chippa United in their latest match.

The Glamour Boys will be looking to make it two consecutive victories when they confront Cape Town City, and here, GOAL predicts how the Tunisian coach might set up his team in the Mother City.

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GOALKEEPER - Bruce Bvuma
The Amakhosi Academy product managed to provide Chiefs with their first clean sheet against Chippa United. He is poised to remain in goal ahead of Fiacre Ntwari.

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RIGHT-BACK - Reeve Frosler
The adaptable defender continues to be the primary option in the right flank for the Glamour Boys.
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LEFT-BACK - Thatayaone Ditlhokwe
With Bradley Cross, Edmilson Dove, and Bongani Sam sidelined due to injuries, the Botswana international is the ideal choice to occupy the left-back position.

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CENTRAL DEFENDER - Rushwin Dortley
The Bafana Bafana international has established himself as a regular starter in Nabi's team since the season's inception.
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CENTRAL DEFENDER - Inacio Miguel
Miguel's physical presence and strength ought to be sufficient to contain Cape Town City's attacking threats.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Sibongiseni Mthethwa
Mthethwa had a poor start to the season and at one point was set to exit the club, as he was deemed surplus to requirements.
However, after being given an opportunity to showcase his abilities during various friendly matches, he seized the chance and has since become a regular in Nabi's team.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Yusuf Maart
Maart has shown improvement following significant criticism from the club's fans.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDER - Mduduzi Shabalala
The 20-year-old highly-rated forward's presence is always crucial for Chiefs. Everyone at the Soweto Giants seemingly relies on him.
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RIGHT FORWARD - Mfundo Vilakazi
Pule Mmodi did not perform adequately against the Chilli Boys, thus, Vilakazi is expected to start in his place, with Tebogo Potsane injured again.
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LEFT FORWARD - Wandile Duba
The 59-year-old tactician has put his faith in the Amakhosi academy graduate since the season began.
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CENTRE FORWARD - Ashley Du Preez
The speedy striker will aim to increase his goal count after having difficulty finding the net lately. He may start ahead of Ranga Chivaviro.