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The Soweto giants will be without their captain as they seek to secure a victory over the former Angolan champions
Kaizer Chiefs center forward Samir Nurkovic has been included in the 18-player roster for the clash against CD Primeiro de Agosto.
Amakhosi will face the Angolan giants in the second leg of the first round of the Caf Champions League at Estadio 11 de Novembro in Luanda on Tuesday.
The first leg ended in a 0-0 draw in Johannesburg as Amakhosi was unable to seize his chances but has now been bolstered by the availability of professional striker Nurkovic.
Chiefs issued the following statement Sunday afternoon:
“Amakhosi travels to Angola with a team of 18 players led by head coach Gavin Hunt, who will be assisted by Dillon Sheppard”, a club statement read.
“There is also good news, as the Chiefs ‘leading forward for the 2019-20 campaign, Samir Nurković, who missed the start of the current season due to injury, is part of the Chiefs’ traveling contingent and it is highly likely that make your first appearance in 2020. -21 season during the game in Angola. “
“The chiefs who are due to land in Angola at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon local time were hoping to train in the hot and humid conditions of Luanda to acclimatize, but were informed that due to strict coronavirus lockdown regulations of Angola currently in force, would be unable to hold a training session on Sunday. “
“The first training session in Angola is scheduled for Monday.”
However, the Chiefs will be without club captain Itumeleng Khune, as the experienced goalkeeper has been excluded from the 18-man squad.
Bruce Bvuma and Daniel Akpeyi are the two goalkeepers who have been inducted into the squad by coach Gavin Hunt, who will be looking to plot a win over Agosto.
The overall winner between Chiefs and Agosto will advance to the group stage of the most prestigious club tournament in Africa.
While the losing team will be relegated to the play-off round of the Caf Confederation Cup.
Chiefs 18-man roster
Goalkeepers: Bruce Bvuma, Daniel Akpeyi
Defenders: Erick Mathoho, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, Daniel Cardoso, Philani Zulu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Kgotso Moleko,
Midfilders: Darrel Matsheke, Happy Mashiane, Khama Billiat, Nkosingphile Ngcobo, Njabulo Blom
Forward: Bernard Parker, Leonardo Castro, Lazarous Kambole, Samir Nurkovic, Dumisani Zuma
