Kaizer Chiefs head coach Ernst Middendorp has explained why Itumeleng Khune was absent from the team's match-day squad against Bidvest Wits on Wednesday night.
The club captain was a noticeable absence from the Soweto giants' team as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a stubborn Clever Boys side in a PSL match at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
Nigeria international Daniel Akpeyi started in goal as he remains the club's first-choice goalkeeper, while Bruce Bvuma is being named on the bench as the reserve shot-stopper.
Middendorp revealed that Khune’s absence from the squad was not due to injury since the experienced player had struggled with injuries this term.