BLOEMFONTEIN is set to come to a standstill when Kaizer Chiefs take on Young Africans of Tanzania in a highly anticipated pre-season friendly match at the Free State Stadium on Sunday.
The clash marks the inaugural Toyota Cup.
Before the showdown gets underway, fans will be taken down memory lane when they are treated to a curtain-raiser match between Kaizer Chiefs Legends and Bloemfontein Celtic Legends.
Amakhosi have confirmed former stars Brian Baloyi, Cyril Nzama, Bevin Fransman, Morgan Gould, Fabian McCarthy, Simphiwe Tshabalala, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Jabu Mahlangu, Collins Mbesuma, Bernard Parker and David Radebe will feature in the legends game.
The main fixture of the day will mark coach Nasereddine Nabi’s first match in front of a crowd since taking the helm at Kaizer Chiefs.
Fresh from a successful three-week training tour in Turkey where the team remained unbeaten in several friendly matches, Amakhosi are ready to put their skills to the test against familiar opponents.
The two teams previously met in a pre-season friendly last year in Dar es Salaam, setting the stage for an exciting rematch.
Fans will be excited to see defender Nkosana Mbuthu, son of former Chiefs player Patrick ‘Ace’ Mbuthu, take to the field, while new signings, goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari and defender Rushwin Dortley, will start from the bench.
Nabi has opted for a solid defensive line-up featuring Reeve Frosler, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Given Msimango and Mbuthu.
The midfield will be manned by youngsters Samkelo Zwane, Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi, alongside Yusuf Maart.
Upfront, Ashley Du Preez and Ranga Chivaviro will form a formidable striking partnership. – Sports Reporter
