Kaizer Chiefs have been handed a major midfield boost ahead of their match against Stellenbosch FC with at least two players returning to action.
Nasreddine Nabi's men will be searching for their first win in three matches when they take on Stellies at Athlone Stadium on Friday (19:30).
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They had to settle for a 2-2 draw against AmaZulu FC on Tuesday, a match they played without versatile midfielder Njabulo Blom, who was out suspended, as well George Matlou through injury.
Ahead of the clash in the Mother City, though, the Soweto giants welcome Blom back, while midfielder Edson Castillo returns from a lengthy injury.
The Ecuadorian was spotted fully involved in the thick of things in this week's training sessions after having been sidelined with a long-term injury in October last year.
The return of the duo will hand Nabi and his technical team more options in terms of the line-up.
Blom can slot in, in defensive midfield, for the fatigued Sibongiseni Mthethwa, while he is also adept at right-back, where the head coach has frequently deployed him this season.
Meanwhile, Castillo also presents an added option in the heart of midfield, although that department has received somewhat of a boost with the recent signing of Thabo Cele.
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Whatever direction Nabi goes with in his selection, the Khosi Nation will be expecting nothing less than a win as they have a chance to leapfrog Sekhukhune United into fourth place.
Babina Noko suffered a 2-1 defeat to Orlando Pirates on Wednesday.