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AmaZulu FC and Kaizer Chiefs have announced their starting line-ups for this evening’s DStv Premiership encounter at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Underperforming Usuthu have a tough task in front of them, as the KwaZulu-Natal-based side finds themselves in 12th position, closer to the relegation zone than the desired top four places.
French coach Romain Folz, who replaced Brandon Truter in October, is already under a lot of scrutiny and anything less than a win will definitely put more pressure on the former Marumo Gallants mentor after winning just one of his eight games in charge of the club.
Meanwhile, fourth-placed Amakhosi closed last year on a high by beating Lamontville Golden Arrows 2-0, but started the year with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Sekhukhune Unite, which spoilt the club’s 53rd birthday celebrations.
Usuthu are 12th on the standings with 18 points after 15 games, while the Ephefeni Glamour Boys are sitting fourth with 24 points. A win would push them up to third place.
With the likes of Keagan Dolly, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Khama Billiat not available, Zwane opted to hand 18-year-old academy product Mdududzi Shabalala his starting XI debut.
AmaZulu XI: tbc.
Subs:
Chiefs XI: Khune, Frosler, Dove, Kwinika, Mashiane, Zwame, Maart, Ngcobo, Shabalala, Du Preez, Bimenyimana.
Subs: Bvuma, Ngezana, Mathoho, Matlou, Sithebe, Sekgota, Solomons, Radebe, Duba.