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Michael Madyira

Predicting Kaizer Chiefs' XI to face Polokwane City - Will the coaches prefer youngsters ahead of the more experienced Gaston Sirino again?

After being the only one of the three traditional giants to record victory on the Matchday One, Amakhosi would be out to build on that bright start to their PSL season.

Kaizer Chiefs' ability to turn themselves into a consistent side will be put to test when they host Polokwane City in a Premier Soccer League tie at FNB Stadium on Wednesday.

Over the seasons, the Soweto giants have carved themselves a reputation for blowing hot and cold.

They beat Stellenbosch 2-0 in their first match of the season last Sunday and would want to prove that they are no longer that team which delights their fans one minute and plunges them into mourning the next.

Coach Nasreddine Nabi is again likely not to be on the bench as he attends a family emergency, so GOAL takes a look at how his assistants Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze could select their starting line up.

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  • Brandon Petersen, Kaizer Chiefs, May 2025Backpage

    GOALKEEPER: Brandon Petersen

    Petersen managed to keep a clean sheet away at Stellenbosch and not conceding in two consecutive games will further boost his confidence.

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  • Thabiso Monyane, Kaizer Chiefs, August 2025Backpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Thabiso Monyane

    The former Orlando Pirates seems to have fitted like a glove into the Chiefs system and much more is expected from him. 

  • Bradley Cross, Kaizer Chiefs, August 2025Backpagepix

    LEFT-BACK: Bradley Cross

    He did enough against Stellenbosch to show that he deserves to start ahead of new signings Nkanyiso Shinga and Paseka Mako.

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  • Inacio Miguel, Kaizer Chiefs, Albert Amoah, Asante KotokoBackpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Inacio Miguel

    His captaincy is under stern scrutiny and the Angola international knows he has a huge task at hand to lead Chiefs to titles. 

  • Aden McCarthy, Kaizer Chiefs, July 2025Backpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Aden McCarthy

    Named Man of the Match against Stellenbosch, McCarthy's confidence is growing and Chiefs did not feel the absence of Rushwin Dortley and Given Msimango.

  • Thabo Cele, Kaizer Chiefs, Divine Titus, StellenboschBackpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thabo Cele

    Cele is one of the first names on the list of the men who start for the Soweto giants in any match.

  • Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Kaizer Chiefs, July 2025Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIFIELDER: Nkosingiphile Ngcobo

    This is a player who is yet to fulfil his potential since he broke into the Amakhosi first team in 2017 but his stunning freekick against the Cape Winelads side was stuff which could turn his season into the best one ever.

  • Naledi Hlongwane, Kaizer Chiefs, August 2025Backpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Naledi Hlongwane

    A surprise starter against the Maroons, Hlongwane raised his hands up for regular football on a day Gaston Srino started from the bench, although he still needs to gain some experience.

  • Mduduzi Shabalala, Kaizer Chiefs, August 2025Backpagepix

    LEFT ATTACKER: Mduduzi Shabalala

    On his day, Shabalala can turn the game in Chiefs' favour and such influence is needed against Rise and Shine.

  • Wandile Duba, Kaizer Chiefs, August 2025Backpagepix

    CENTER-FORWARD: Wandile Duba

    Duba was promising last season, but he is yet to get to the level reached by the likes of Relebohile Mofokeng, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Mohau Nkota. However, this season is a chance for him to soar high.

  • Glody Lilepo of Kaizer ChiefsBackpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Glody Lilepo

    The DR Congo forward was on target against Stellenbosch from the penalty spot and has a task to build on last season's decent start to Chiefs life.

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