Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt has confirmed that Itumeleng Khune will miss their upcoming Caf Champions League clash with Petro de Luanda.
The veteran goalkeeper's sister, Mapula Meiki Khune, reportedly died in a fire in Ventersdorp, Gauteng on Thursday.
Amakhosi have now decided to grant Khune some time off to attend to the matter with the team expected to host Angolan giants Petro de Luanda in their third Group C match at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
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"Yes, it does [affect our plans for Petro]. Obviously, it's a very sad time for 'Itu' and his family," Hunt told the media on Friday.