Andile Mbenyane doubtful for Chippa’s showdown with Chiefs
Influential striker, who sustained the injury during Chippa’s 2-0 defeat to Cape Town City in April‚ missed the win against Polokwane City but hopes he will play on Saturday
Port Elizabeth — A hamstring injury could force Chippa United’s long-serving striker Andile Mbenyane to miss his team’s crucial Premiership fixture against Kaizer Chiefs on Saturday at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (3pm). The striker sustained the injury during Chippa’s 2-0 defeat to Cape Town City in April‚ which resulted in him missing the game against Polokwane City a few days ago. Mbenyane has been a regular and one of the most influential players in the Chilli Boys’ squad this season. In his 27 appearances for the Port Elizabeth-based side‚ he has scored six goals plus three assists. Coach Clinton Larsen needs the input of experienced players such as Mbenyane to help them beat Chiefs in their final match of the season. The 31-year-old is heartbroken that‚ when needed most‚ he will not be available due to injury. “I have not been training since my injury‚ so I am not too sure if I will make it to Saturday’s game‚” Mbenyane said. “When I missed the win over Polokwane my heart was ...
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