Share

Nkhatha boost for Chiefs

Johannesburg - Kaizer Chiefs have been handed a big boost ahead of their MTN8 quarter-final against Mpumalanga Black Aces on Sunday with the news Kingston Nkhatha's injury is not as bad as first feared.

According to the Football411 website, the Zimbabwe international suffered a blow to his leg during Saturday's Carling Black Label Cup defeat to Orlando Pirates, with initial reports claiming he could be facing several weeks on the sidelines.

However, the Amakhosi medical staff have since evaluated the injury, with the news looking promising for the burly forward ahead of this weekend's Wafa Wafa opener.

"Kingston got a knock to the side of his leg. It was nothing much, but a ‘dead’ leg. He should recover fairly quickly. He should be available for the Sunday encounter against MP Black Aces in the MTN8 quarter-final," read a statement on Chiefs' official website.

Another fitness boost for the Glamour Boys is the news Siphiwe Tshabalala's recovery is coming along well, although this weekend's last-eight tie comes too soon for the Bafana Bafana international.

"‘Shabba’ is improving nicely after he injured his knee in a friendly game against Chippa United in the previous week," the statement continued.


We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should the Proteas pick Faf du Plessis for the T20 World Cup in West Indies and the United States in June?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Faf still has a lot to give ...
67% - 951 votes
No! It's time to move on ...
33% - 465 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE