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Thabo Cele and Mduduzi Shabalala, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

Predicting Kaizer Chiefs' XI to play Chippa United - Thabo Cele to partner Njabulo Blom in the absence of Yusuf Maart?

Kaizer Chiefs will host Chippa United on Saturday in the Nedbank Cup Round of 16 game at the FNB Stadium.

The competition is the only realistic chance of Amakhosi ending their decade-long trophy drought, explaining why they will have their best players on the pitch.

GOAL predicts how Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi could select his starting lineup against the Chilli Boys this weekend.

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  • Bruce Bvuma, Kaizer Chiefs, January 2024Backpagepix

    GOALKEEPER: Bruce Bvuma

    Bvuma is currently the team's first-choice keeper and chances of starting from the bench against a tricky opponent are small.

    He has been making some good saves in recent games.

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  • Reeve Frosler, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2024Backpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Reeve Frosler

    Being one of Chiefs' consistent players and the first choice in his preferred position, Frosler is an almost obvious choice for Nabi.

  • Bradley Cross, Kaizer Chiefs, January 2025Backpagepix

    LEFT-BACK: Bradley Cross

    The former Newcastle United reserve team star should start with Thatayaone Ditlhokwe leaving Amakhosi for Al-Ittihad.

  • Inacio Miguel, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2024Inacio Miguel/Instagram

    CENTRE-BACK: Inacio Miguel

    Entrusted as one of Chiefs' captains in his debut season at Naturena, the Angola international is hoping to help his team secure the trophy this season.

  • Rushwin Dortley, Kaizer Chiefs, November 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Rushwin Dortley

    The Bafana Bafana international was solid against Stellies with some fine interceptions.

    An obvious partner to Miguel when fit.

  • Njabulo Blom, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Njabulo Blom

    Coach Nabi might be tempted to start the on-loan St. Louis City midfielder in his favourite position to cover the defenders.

    He loves to be involved in build-ups and his ball-reading is top-notch.

    Sibongiseni Mthethwa is injured which might pave the way for Blom.

  • Thabo Cele, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thabo Cele

    Captain Yusuf Maart will miss the game due to suspension.

    Thabo Cele might make his fourth straight appearance for the Soweto giants.

  • Mduduzi Shabalala, Kaizer Chiefs, December 2024Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Mduduzi Shabalala

    The 21-year-old is Chiefs' joint-top goal-scorer in the PSL after finding the back of the net four times and two assists to his name.

  • Glody Lilepo and Reeve Frosler, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Glody Lilepo

    The DR Congo international has two goals in his three games for Chiefs.

    Expected to be fit for the visit of Chippa.

  • Pule Mmodi, Kaizer Chiefs & Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates, Fevruary 2025.BackPagePix

    LEFT ATTACKER: Pule Mmodi

    Guilty of missing several chances in the last couple of games, but his threat and impact can't be overlooked.

  • Tashreeq Morris & Pule Mmodi, Kaizer Chiefs, February 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Tashreeq Morris

    Yet to open his account for Amakhosi after joining from SuperSport United. However, his intelligent runs are what Chiefs need in the final third.