Share

Khune makes CAF CL squad

Cape Town - With speculation that Itumeleng Khune might join arch-rivals Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs have included the goalkeeper in their CAF Champions League squad.

Read: Khuzwayo inks new chiefs deal

According to the club's website, Chiefs will host Botswana league champions Township Rollers for the preliminary round of the 2015 CAF Champions League on Saturday, February 14, at the FNB Stadium.

The return match will be played in the weekend of February 27, 28 and March 1 in Botswana.

If the Amakhosi go past the Township Rollers, either Morocco’s Raja Casablanca or Congo’s Diable Noirs will await in the Last 32. These games will be played in the weekend of 13/14/15 March with the return following on 3/4/5 April.

Thereafter the last 16 will follow.

The winners of this round will qualify for the group stage of the African Champions League. The home and away games of the Last 16 will be played on 17/18/19 April and 1/2/3 May.

Chiefs have handed over the following squad to CAF, including the jersey numbers which in some instances are different from those used for PSL games.

Chiefs CAF Champions League squad:

Reyaad Pieterse 1 (jersey number
Siboniso Gaxa 2
Erick Mathoho 3
Willard Katsanda 4
Reneilwe Letsholonyane 6
David Zulu 8
Katlego Mphela 9
Siyabonga Nkosi 10
George Maluleka 11
Itumeleng Khune 12
Siphiwe Tshabalala. 14
Brilliant Khuzwayo 16
George Lebese 17
Kgotso Moleko 18
Morgan Gould 19
Siphelele Mthembu 20
Matthew Rusike 21
Mandla Masango 22
Tefu Mashamaite 23
Tsepo Masilelela 24
Bernard Parker 25
Lorenzo Gordinho 26
Hendrik Ekstein 27
Ovidy Karuru 29
Ivan Bukenya 30
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 Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
26% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1470 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2249 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