At least two of the Amakhosi players voted into the starting XI will not be able to participate in the season curtain-raiser
Kaizer Chiefs will not have six key players available for Sunday’s Carling Black Label Cup encounter against Orlando Pirates.
Star midfielder Khama Billiat, Leonardo Castro and Samir Nurkovic are some of the high-profile players who will miss the match against traditional foes Pirates.
Defender Siyabonga Ngezana, Lebogang Manayama and Dumisani Zuma will also not be able to take part.
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Billiat and Nurkovic were both voted into the Chiefs starting XI by fans ahead of Sunday’s game but will be unavailable.