Overview

• Etiosa Ighodaro has yet to debut for Kaizer Chiefs after a delayed clearance from Mamelodi Sundowns and a training injury on arrival.
• Kaze said Ighodaro joined group sessions without contact this week with optimism for availability after the upcoming international break.
• Club officials cautioned that CAF registration rules could keep Ighodaro, Mayo and Maboe out until the Confederation Cup group stage pending verification.
• Chiefs progressed from the preliminary round by beating Kabuscorp 5-4 on penalties at FNB Stadium.
• The staff will turn to Mako, Monyane, Ndlovu and Ethan Chislett for short-term options while fitness and eligibility are finalized.