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Predicting Kaizer Chiefs' XI to play Orlando Pirates in the Soweto Derby: Will Thabo Cele replace captain Yusuf Maart?

Amakhosi are set to play their old rival Bucs this weekend in the league for the first time this season.

Kaizer Chiefs will play Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League's Soweto Derby on Saturday at the FNB Stadium.

Despite making three signings - Thabo Cele, Glody Lilepo and Tashreeq Morris, only Cele is eligible for the fixture.

Wandile Duba and Ashley du Preez are injured which further limits Nasreddine Nabi's options, especially in attack.

Here, GOAL predicts Chiefs' starting XI and how Nabi could approach the fixture against Bucs.

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  • Bruce Bvuma of Kaizer ChiefsBackpagepix

    GOALKEEPER: Bruce Bvuma

    Bvuma started the season behind new signing Fiacre Ntwari; however, he has found his way to the starting XI.

    He is expected to start the game on Saturday.

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  • Reeve Frosler, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2024Backpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Reeve Frosler

    Njabulo Blom has been at times playing in that position, but he was seemingly injured against Sekhukhune United and did not feature against Free Agents in the Nedbank Cup.

    Well, Frosler gives something extra in attack and defends with his heart.

  • Bradley Cross, Kaizer Chiefs, January 2025Backpagepix

    LEFT-BACK: Bradley Cross

    He has made the left-back position his own since joining and continues to improve with each game. Highly unlikely that Nabi will bench the former Golden Arrows star.

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  • Thatayaone Ditlhokwe and Puso Dithejane, Kaizer Chiefs vs TS GalaxyBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Thatayaone Ditlhokwe

    There are fitness concerns surrounding Bafana Bafana international Rushwin Dortley. In his absence, Ditlhokwe has delivered alongside Inacio Miguel.

    Another start is surely beckoning for the Botswana international.

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

    CENTRE-BACK: Miguel Inacio

    Just like Cross, the robust and solid man-marker Angola international has been delivering for Chiefs. His aerial threat from set pieces is also a plus.

  • Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Kaizer Chiefs, November 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Sibongiseni Mthethwa

    A defensive hardman who breaks up play effectively and shields the defense. He started at the club this season as surplus to requirements, but an injury to Edson Castillo revived his career.

    He has since been the main man in midfield.

  • Thabo Cele, Kaizer Chiefs, January 2025Kaizer Chiefs

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Thabo Cele

    Despite the rise of George Matlou and the recent performances of Samkelo Zwane, new signing Cele looks set to replace the inconsistent Yusuf Maart.

  • Gaston Sirino, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Gaston Sirino

    The versatile former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder is arguably one of the best creative players in the PSL.

    With Cele and Mthethwa in midfield, he can surely deliver in the no.10 role.

  • Mduduzi Shabalala, Kaizer Chiefs, December 2024Backpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Mduduzi Shabalala

    Chiefs’ standout performer this season, with four goals and two assists already to his name. With Wandile Duba injured, the 20-year-old might start on the right wing.

  • Pule Mmodi, Kaizer Chiefs vs Free Agents, January 2025Backpagepix

    LEFT ATTACKER: Pule Mmodi

    His confidence is high after scoring a brace in the Nedbank Cup game against Free Agents.

  • Ranga Chivaviro, Kaizer Chiefs, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Ranga Chivaviro

    Duba is out injured alongside Du Preez while Morris is suspended giving Chivaviro a chance to underline his worth.

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