With a big Nedbank Cup semi-final against Mamelodi Sundowns just around the corner, Kaizer Chiefs are suddenly finding themselves in a tricky situation.
It’s not just about tactics or recent form—this time, it’s about player availability and the risk of suspensions.
Yellow Card Trouble Ahead of TS Galaxy Clash
Chiefs are gearing up to face TS Galaxy this Saturday evening at Peter Mokaba Stadium, but three of their key players are walking a disciplinary tightrope.
Inacio Miguel, Pule Mmodi, and Mduduzi Shabalala are all one yellow card away from suspension.
If any of them get booked against Galaxy, they’ll be ruled out of the massive semi-final showdown with Sundowns.
To Play or Not to Play? Nabi Faces a Selection Dilemma
Head coach Nasreddine Nabi has a real decision to make.
Chiefs have lost two league games in a row, so rotating the squad too much against Galaxy could backfire.
On the other hand, risking all three players could lead to suspensions that would weaken the team for next weekend’s high-stakes cup clash.
If Nabi decides to play it safe, we might see Miguel start the match and come off at half-time.
As for Mmodi and Shabalala, they could stay on the bench and be used later in the game—especially if things aren’t going Chiefs’ way.
Balancing League Needs With Cup Ambitions
There’s also pressure from the league side of things. Chiefs are still trying to lock in a top-eight finish, so every league match counts.
If Nabi opts to rest key players, he’s taking a risk that could hurt their standings.
But if he plays them and they pick up another yellow, his cup lineup takes a hit.
What Would You Do?
It’s one of those situations where no decision is perfect.
Would you risk losing players for the Sundowns game to make sure you beat Galaxy? Or would you gamble on the squad depth and rest the yellow-carded trio?
