Kaizer Chiefs begin a new era as they take on Royal AM k Arthur Zwane's first official game as head coach on Saturday afternoon.
Teams: Royal AM v Kaizer Chiefs
Date: 06 August 2022
Venue: Chatsworth Stadium
Time: 17h30
The Glamour Boys have retained Zwane on a permanent basis after the side finished fifth on the log last season while he was the caretaker coach.
Amakhosi made drastic changes in the playing personnel and will start a new era with signings such as Ashley Du Preez, Zitha Kwinika, Kamohelo Mahlatsi, Dillan Solomons, Siyethemba Sithebe and Yusuf Maart.
Chiefs will be without midfielder Phathutshedzo Nange due to suspension after he was red-carded in the last game of last season against Swallows.
Royal AM, on the other hand, had a brilliant season last term, as they qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup after finishing third on the log, although they finished equal on points with Stellenbosch and Chiefs.
Thwihli Thwahla have made notable signings, which included Amakhosi striker Samir Nurkovic (who is injured), Andre de Jong, Ruzaigh Gamildien, Khetukuthula Ndlovu and Shane Roberts. Meanwhile, Strikers Victor Letsoalo and Ndumiso Mabena have left the club.
AM have also parted ways with coach John Maduka in the off-season and brought in Dan Malesela and Khabo Zondo, who have been appointed as co-coaches alongside Abram Nteo.
Royal AM completed a league double over Chiefs last season after securing a 4-1 win at the FNB Stadium while the reverse fixture ended 1-0.
Royal AM: Nyame, Mogaila, Mahlasela, Lingwati, Ndlovu, Manganyi, Nascimento, Macuphu, Potsane, Kobedi, De Jong.
Subs: Mpoto, Ncobeni, Phalane, Pelembe, Masuki, Msomi, Cele, Gamildien, Shezi
Kaizer Chiefs: Bvuma, Blom, Ngezana, Kwinika, Frosler, Alexander, Sithebe, Maart, Du Preez, Dolly, Billiat
Subs: Petersen, Nj. Ngcobo, Solomons, Mashiane, Matlou, Radebe, Nk, Ngcobo, Sekgota, Shabalala
