Amakhosi coach Ernst Middendorp has thrown a spanner in the works for the opposition by picking a very different looking Chiefs team for Amakhosi’s ABSA Cup ¼ Finals clash against Black Leopards. While Thabo Mooki makes his way into the match day line up for the first time this year after being laid low by a calf injury he picked up in January. Defender Jimmy Tau, on the other hand has been left out altogether by Ernst Middendorp. Jimmy Tau’s place in defence has been taken by Fabian McCarthy who sat out last week's goalless draw with Bush Bucks. Joining McCarthy at the back, is Siphiwe Mkhonza.

Ernst Middendorp has also taken the unusual step of relegating David Obua to the bench for Saturday night's game. Joining Obua in the reserve ranks is fellow midfielder Tinashe Nengomasha who has been replaced by Derrick Spencer. The goalkeeping merry-go-round continues as Emile Baron who stood between the sticks when Chiefs beat City Pillars in last 16, is replaced once again by Rowen Fernandez, who was in goal when Chiefs knocked out the defending Champions of the ABSA Cup SuperSport United in the round of 32.

Chiefs will now be looking to become the second team into the ABSA Cup semifinals joining Classic who earlier on Saturday upset the apple cart with a surprise victory over Santos.

Line Ups:

Kaizer Chiefs: 1. R. Fernandez, 21. P. Mayo, 6. F. McCarthy, 44. S. Mkhonza,

4. C. Nzama, 28. D. Spencer, 33. D. Mototo, 18. A. Zwane, 11. S. Ngobese,

25. G. Schalkwyk, 20. L. Agyemang

Substitutes: 16. E. Baron, 12. T. Mooki, 8. T. Nengomasha, 13 D. Obua,

7. K. Motaung Jnr, 31. D. Radebe, 24. D. Mathebula

Black Leopards: 21. J. Diale, 2. A. Kamanga, 20. J. Maluleke, 30. P. Mponda, 6. D. Semake, 16. F. Matola, 23. J. Mayinga, 4. D. Lechesa, 10. R. Ngambi, 28. R. Ramudzuli

9. M. Sikhwivhilu

Substitutes: 200. G.K. Mutshi, 25. T. Mabusela, 13. M.S. Mahlangu, 14. D. Ntimbani,

7. T. Mashaba, 33. N. Maize, 17. W. Mulaudzi,

Referee: A.B. Ebrahim

Assistant 1: C. Barlow

Assistant 2: L. Somi

4th Official: V. Hlungwane