Four changes: Kaizer Chiefs’ expected starting 11 vs Stellenbosch FC

Kaizer Chiefs have released early team news, with four players ruled out. Langelihle Phili, Lebohang Maboe, Brandon Petersen and Siphesihle Ndlovu will miss out through injury, while Luke Baartman faces a late fitness test.

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With Maboe and Ndlovu unavailable for coach Fernando Da Cruz, at least two changes are guaranteed. “Chiefs still have four major injury concerns, with Brandon Petersen returning to individual training while recovering from a knee injury…

“Lebohang Maboe, who has played in all eight of Chiefs’ games this season, is nursing an ankle injury, while Phili and Siphesihle Ndlovu remain long-term absentees,” the club revealed.

Tanzanian international Adolf Mtasingwa is expected to earn his first start in the Betway Premiership in the defensive midfield role. The 27-year-old previously made three league substitute appearances against Mamelodi Sundowns, Polokwane City and Golden Arrows.

Right-back Reeve Frosler, who played in central midfield during pre-season in Spain, could slot into the middle of the park. Mduduzi Shabalala and Etiosa Ighodaro are likely to replace Luke Baartman, who is an injury doubt, and Pule Mmodi.

EXPECTED STARTING LINE-UP

Goalkeeper: Renaldo Leaner, Right-back: Dillan Solomons, Central defender: Inacio Miguel, Central defender: Thabo Moloisane, Left-back: Bradley Cross, Defensive midfielder: Adolf Mtasingwa, Central midfielder: Reeve Frosler, Right winger: Faiz Abrahams, Left winger: Mfundo Vilakazi, Attacking midfielder: Mduduzi Shabalala, Striker: Etiosa Ighodaro.

The last meeting between Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC took place on 24 February 2026 at FNB Stadium, where Stellenbosch FC secured a 2-1 victory.

Amakhosi took the lead in the 36th minute through Flávio Silva and went into halftime with a 1-0 advantage.

However, Stellenbosch FC fought back in the second half. Langelihle Phili equalised in the 51st minute before Devin Titus scored the winner in the 87th minute, completing the comeback and securing all three points for the visitors.

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