Kaizer Chiefs head coach Molefi Ntseki has confirmed that Keagan Dolly will be still be sidelined for their 2023/24 season opener against Chippa United.
Amakhosi wil miss Pule Mmodi, who is on compassionate leave after the sad passing of his mother this week.
But Ntseki revealed that apart from Mmodi he nearly has a full-strength squad for the opener against the Chilli Boys, with only Dolly still sidelines.
“We are thankful that we managed to go through our pre-season without major injuries,” he said, as per the club’s website.
“And those who got injured last year, we had time to work on them from a medical point of view. We are happy to see all of them being available, except for Keagan Dolly, who is still nursing an ACL injury.
“When it comes to the last preparation stage ahead of starting the season, the whole team – players and technical team – we are focused, we are ready. This is the right time for us to implement what we have been working on.”
Ntseki also highlighted the importance of starting the campaign with a win to build confidence for the next games.
“The first game is very important. As much as we may not be 100 percent, the first foot you put forward is important and the rest will follow,” he added.
“Putting in a good performance and getting a good result will be very important in helping us in building our confidence and having the right mentality going into the next four matches, including the cup games.”
Chiefs host Chippa at Moses Mabhida Stadium at 15:00 on Sunday, which will be Ntseki’s first official game as head coach of the Glamour Boys.
