Kaizer Chiefs have been handed a major defensive boost with the return to action of two key players who are part of the squad that has travelled to Egypt for the CAF Confederation Cup tie against Al Masry.
The Soweto giants confirmed the official list of players who have travelled for their first group stage match.
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The list includes Given Msimango and Paseka Mako, who have missed the majority of the first round of the campaign due to injury.
Chiefs defeated Kabuscorp and AS Simba in the first and second preliminary rounds to secure a spot in the group stage.
They are in Group D alongside the Egyptian duo of Al Masry and Zamalek. Completing the group set-up is ZESCO United of Zambia.
Amakhosi have their first match of the group stage on Sunday as they come up against Al Masry and have already departed for North Africa.
In addition to the return of Msimango and Mako, Siphesihle Ndlovu has also shaken off his injury to make the squad.
Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari misses out after undergoing surgery, as do Reeve Frosler and Nkanyiso Shinga.
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Ethan Chislett will also wait longer for his competitive debut, having not featured since he arrived.
The attacking line will also be without Wandile Duba, although Flavio Silva, Etiossa Ighodaro and Ashley du Preez will provide more than enough cover.
