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With the MTN8 concluding over the weekend, South African football now shifts it's focus to the second domestic cup as the fixtures for the Carling Knockout Cup Round of 32 have been revealed after the official draw on Wednesday night.

Chiefs are currently navigating a significant midfield selection headache following a string of injuries to key first-team personnel. However, former Amakhosi winger Thuso Phala believes the club was right to sanction the departure of Thabo Cele earlier this season.

The Winelands-based side's coach has delivered a sobering assessment of his team’s title credentials, effectively ruling out a challenge for the top spots this season. Following a hard-fought draw against Kaizer Chiefs, the veteran tactician admitted that the financial might and squad depth of the league's frontrunners have created an insurmountable gap.

The Buccaneers forward is facing heavy criticism following a controversial incident during the MTN8 final against Mamelodi Sundowns. The striker was caught on camera appearing to intentionally kick Bafana Bafana teammate Tashreeq Matthews while on the ground, an act that went unpunished during the match but should see retrospective action.