Head coach Nasreddine Nabi has confirmed some more bad news for Kaizer Chiefs supporters ahead of the Soweto Derby clash against Orlando Pirates.
The two giants are in the final preparations of a sold-out fixture at FNB Stadium on Saturday with a precious three points and bragging rights on the line.
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Pirates and Chiefs go into the match with six points separating them non the log table somewhat with enough reason to be confident, having both won their last respective fixtures.
They both are also among the three top-scoring teams in the Betway Premiership so far, with Pirates having found the net 22 times in 11 matches, while their rivals have netted 17 in 14.
Four of those goals for Chiefs have come from young striker Wandile Duba, in addition to his two assists.
However, there is sad news for the club's fans regarding the 20-year-old.
He suffered a knee injury during the Nedbank Cup Las 32 match against Free Agents FC on Sunday and had to be stretchered off.
While it was initially considered to not be too serious an injury, Nabi has confirmed it will keep Duba out of action for at least a month-and-a-half.
"Duba will definitely be out [of the Soweto Derby], and according to our medical team, he will be out for six weeks," confirmed the tactician to journalists at the pre-match press conference on Thursday.
To make matters more complicated for the Naturena-based side, new signing Tashreeq Morris is also ruled out due to suspension according to the latest information issued by the PSL.
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Ashley Du Preez is another absentee due to a shoulder injury, leaving Nabi with just one option up front - Ranga Chivaviro.
The Belgian mentor, however, can and will likely also turn to academy prospect Naledi Hlongwane, who has been training with the senior team and travelled with the squad for their Betway Premiership match against Sekhukhune United recently.
Kick-off is at 15:30.