Chiefs get all-clear boost for Soweto Derby

Kaizer Chiefs have escaped the suspension risks that have been looming at the club ahead of the Soweto Derby on Sunday.

Chiefs have had four players sitting on three yellow cards for over a month but have all been able to avoid adding a fourth suspension.

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This then makes Flavio Silva, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Mfundo Vilakazi, and Nkosingiphile Ngcobo eligible to play in the derby.

It appears the men in Gold and Black played their goalless draw against Polokwane City over the weekend with the derby in mind.

Only Silva started on Saturday, while Vilakazi and Ngcobo ended the match as unused substitutes.

Ndlovu was not involved.

They have all been fortunate in recent weeks. 

Silva has played seven games without any caution, with his last yellow having come against Stellenbosch FC in February just days before the last derby.

Ndlovu’s last booking was against Durban City, and he has since played four with a clean record.

Vilakazi has played six without picking up a fourth yellow, which would have then left him suspended for one match.

He missed the most recent derby due to injury, didn’t play in two of three games against Orlando Pirates last season, so will be excited to be available for the next one.

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Ngcobo has survived one game since his last caution against Magesi FC in March.

He hasn’t played the last three matches.

Besides those who are injured, Amakhosi co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze will have a full squad for the derby.

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