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Kaizer Chiefs striker Samir Nurkovic has given an update on his injury progress, saying he should return to action around nine weeks after his surgery. The Serbian striker was operated on his meniscus in December after picking up an injury in last season’s CAF Champions League semi-final against Wydad Casablanca. However,...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has explained striker Samir Nurkovic was allowed to travel home to be with his severely sick father. Baxter confirmed a bunch of injured players before the SuperSport United match and mentioned that Nurkovic is still out, before adding the Serbian travelled home to continue his...

Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed that striker Samir Nurkovic will be sidelined for for the rest of the year after successfully undergoing surgery. The forward has missed Amakhosi’s last two games after a knee injury from last year had flared up again. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/baxter-makes-wenger-comparison/ The club subsequently opted to send him to surgery and...

By Velile Mnyandu  Kaizer Chiefs will be without injured striker Samir Nurkovic for a while, with Velile Mnyandu arguing that a lack of planning has led to the club’s current striker crisis. Nurkovic had to go under the knife to repair the meniscus in his right knee, an injury he had...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has given an update on the injury of Samir Nurkovic which will likely rule him out for quite some while. The Amakhosi forward underwent an operation last week Wednesday to repair his meniscus in his right knee, the club confirmed on Sunday. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/baxter-on-chiefs-draw/ His coach explained the...

Kaizer Chiefs have announced that more players have joined the club’s long-term absentees on the treatment table. Amakhosi have been without Leonardo Castro, Siyabonga Ngezana and Dumsani Zuma, who are all yet to feature in the new season. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/international/twala-goes-to-india/ In addition, Samir Nurković, Phathutshedzo Nange and Kgaogelo Sekgota have also been sidelined. Nurkovic...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has defended Samir Nurkovic, who is yet to score for Amakhosi this campaign. The striker had been linked with a move away from Naturena during the recent transfer window, with Al Ahly among the clubs who were said to be interested. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/baxter-defends-nurkovic-role/ Some have also questioned whether...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has defended his decision to field Samir Nurkovic on the left wing against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Englishman mixed things up in attacking setup, using Nurkovic on the left, Keagan Dolly on the right, while Khama Billiat attacked through the middle. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/baxter-upbeat-on-nkosingiphile-ngcobo/ Baxter’s decision has received mixed receptions,...

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rulani Mokwena was impressed with Stuart Baxter's switch of Samir Nurkovic to the left wing for Kaizer Chiefs on Sunday. Amakhosi lost 2-0 to Masandawana, however, Mokwena praised coach Baxter and his interesting tactical setup of his front-three. https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/local/baxter-explains-unfamiliar-nurkovic-position/ Baxter used Nurkovic as a left-winger instead of being a...

Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has explained why he opted to field Samir Nurkovic on the wing, with Khama Billiat taking up a more central role. Nurkovic could often be found on the left wing of Chiefs attack in their 2-1 defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns, with Keagan Dolly occupying the...