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Kaizer Chiefs defender Mathoho's absence adds to a ‘very difficult start to the year’

Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt says he will not make “too drastic” changes for Saturday’s Premier Soccer League clash against Cape Town City at Cape Town Stadium as he also revealed defender Erick Mathoho will not be available.

After being given compassionate leave to attend a family bereavement and missed the midweek trip to AmaZulu, Mathoho is isolating at home as per protocol since he was part of a gathering.

The centre-back’s absence could see Hunt starting Anthony Akumu and Ramahlwe Mphahlele as twin central defenders like he did in the 1-0 win over Usuthu, while Daniel Cardoso might remain as a defensive midfielder.