As the excitement builds for this weekend’s Soweto Derby, Kaizer Chiefs fans may have to brace themselves for some bad news.

One of their key attacking players, Wandile Duba, is facing the possibility of missing the big match due to injury.

Injury Blow for Amakhosi

Chiefs are set to take on Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Saturday in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

However, reports suggest that 20-year-old Duba might not be available for selection after picking up a knee injury.

According to sources, the young forward underwent scans that confirmed the severity of the injury.

It’s now expected that he could be sidelined for around 42 days—roughly a month and a half.

Duba Ruled Out for Over a Month

“He went for scans yesterday, and the medical team confirmed he’d be out for about 42 days,” a source told Soccer Laduma. “It’s a knee injury—he twisted it badly.

It’s unfortunate, but 42 days isn’t too long in the bigger picture.”

Another insider highlighted how much of a setback this is for both the player and the club.

“The team really needed him for this Soweto Derby, and he himself was looking forward to playing.

It’s a huge blow, but that’s football—injuries happen.

Now, he just needs to focus on recovery and come back stronger.”

Who Will Step Up in His Absence?

Duba has been a crucial player for Chiefs this season, netting four league goals to become the club’s joint top scorer.

With him likely missing the derby, Chiefs may need to turn to one of their new signings to step up against their biggest rivals.

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