When will Etiosa Ighodaro & Ethan Chislett start playing for Kaizer Chiefs? Cedric Kaze issues update

Etiosa Ighodaro joined Kaizer Chiefs from Mamelodi Sundowns in August, but he is yet to make his maiden appearance for the Soweto giants.

Another new arrival, Ethan Chislett, is also yet to make his Amakhosi debut despite being with the Chiefs during the whole pre-season, including being part of the camp in the Netherlands. 

Lebohang Maboe has also been battling fitness issues since he arrived at Naturena and has yet to feature in an official match.

Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze gives a timeline of when these players could be available for selection.

“Ighodaro is injured, but the medical department promised us [his imminent return]. He started this week to train with the group without contact,” Kaze said as per iDiski Times. 

“We hope after the international break, he will be ready to go.
“If I’m not mistaken, Mayo won’t be able to play until the group stage, Ighodaro until the group stage, Maboe as well – but we have other players available, and will help the team," added the Burundian.
“The likes of Mako, Monyane, that were injured. Ndlovu as well – Ethan will be available for selection [in the next round].”

The fact that Chiefs still have a balanced team without some of their new signings could be testimony that they no longer have issues with depth in their squad.

There are also others like Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman who are yet to officially play for the Soweto giants.

Cape Town Spurs are still protesting against Chiefs signing the duo, and the case is yet to be finalised.

Left-back Nkayiso Shinga is also yet to feature in any match for Amakhosi despite spending pre-season with them, just like Chislett.

After ending a three-match winless run with victory over Kabuscorp to reach the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round, Chiefs now prepare to host AmaZulu in a Premier Soccer League game on Wednesday.