Kaizer Chiefs updates: New full back and winger
The former Orlando Pirates star suffered a broken arm that ruled him out of the pre-season tour, the Toyota Cup tie, and the 2-1 opening win over Stellenbosch FC in the league.
The 31-year-old from Zebediela, Limpopo, is now Kaizer Chiefs' fifth fit left back.
Mako, who has vast experience in 233 Betway Premiership games from his spells at Chippa United and the Buccaneers, will be available for selection as Amakhosi take on Polokwane City in Johannesburg this evening…Full story here.
Kaizer Chiefs star Pule Mmodi is back. The 32-year-old winger from Theunissen, Free State, has served his suspension after the red card he picked up against Sekhukhune United on 17 May last season.
That sending-off ruled him out of Kaizer Chiefs' first Betway Premiership match of the new campaign — Sunday's 2–0 win over Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium.
Last season, Pule was one of Amakhosi's most reliable players, with four goals and one assist in 24 games, including the Nedbank Cup and Carling Knockout…Full story here.
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