Kaizer Chiefs must not just win - they must triumph against Bush Bucks on Saturday at Soccer City. In terms of the Castle Premiership they are riding a wave of euphoria and must do everything possible to stay on top.

Kaizer Chiefs' poorly scheduled League fixtures could hamper their season objectives as they have only played three games as opposed to other teams having played six or seven games.

The lack of consistent match practice could take its toll on the players' fitness levels and the big question will be, are the players match-fit?

Bush Bucks on the other hand are going through a dismal stage and will really need a win to lift the morale of the players. Coach Clemens Westerhof did not return to training on Monday and Tuesday and it is still to be seen whether he will be on the bench on Saturday.

Much speculation is hovering around the safety of his job status, with two losses and a draw from Bush Bucks last three games he can be sure he will need to deliver to avoid the axe.

Team News:

Amakhosi coach Ted Dumitru is an ecstatic man with the full squad match-fit, he will have no injury worries. Dumitru’s biggest challenge will be in finding the most compatible team with a stable of such talented players at his disposal.

Key Players:

Kaizer Chiefs: Emmanuel ‘Scara’ Ngobese - Scara is a crowd favourite with his sublime skill and silky footwork he can make even the most stalwart defender shake in his boots. When Ngobese cracks on the pace and skins the defenders the crowd seems to step up a gear. He is a force to be reckoned with and is proving to be one of Chiefs most valuable signings. Ngobese is proving critics who described him as “flop of the season” completely outrageous.

Bush Bucks: Marvin Klaasen - Klaasen is a strong defender with all the aspects needed to fulfil his duty in the backline. Chiefs deadly attack will be more than enough for him to deal with. Collins Mbesuma will be a constant threat, and Klaasen will have to be on top of his game to contain the burly striker.

Coaches:


Kaizer Chiefs: Ted Dumitru


Bush Bucks: William Mugeyi

Current Position:


Kaizer Chiefs: 5th


Bush Bucks: 15th

Position Last Season:


Kaizer Chiefs: 1st, League Champions


Bush Bucks: 1st, Coastal Stream

Last Results:

Kaizer Chiefs: 



07/08/04	Dynamos 1-4 Kaizer Chiefs			(A)



28/08/04	Kaizer Chiefs 3-0 Manning Rangers		(H) 



11/09/04	Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 Silver Stars		(H)



Bush Bucks:



04/09/04	Black Leopards 2-1 Bush Bucks		(A)



11/09/04	Bush Bucks 2-0 Wits University		(H)



22/09/04	Bush Bucks 0-3 Sundowns			(H)



25/09/04	Cosmos 1-1 Bucks Bush			(A)



03/10/04	Bush Bucks 0-1 Golden Arrows		(H)	

Probable Line-ups:

Kaizer Chiefs: Fernandez, Nzama, Mabedi, McCarthy, Mkhonza, Zwane, Mooki, Nengomasha,Ngobese, Moshoeu, Mbesuma

Bush Bucks: Dikete, Mvalo, Klaasen, Opiyo, Gallagher, Vukubi, Sambu, Mgwigwi, Mashiri, Mrewa, Sawu