With the news of Itumeleng Khune's return to action, head coach Cavin Johnson has now has a tough call to make ahead of the Soweto derby.
Kaizer Chiefs announced on Wednesday that the veteran goalkeeper's suspension had been lifted after successfully completing the club's disciplinary programme.
"Kaizer Chiefs' longest serving player, Itumeleng Khune, has rejoined the team following his separation from his teammates in order to fulfill certain conditions required of him before he could be allowed back at the Village," a club statement reads.
Khune was 'temporarily' separated' by Chiefs in December following an internal investigation. This came after multiple reports surfaced allegedly that Khune had been guilty of a number of transgressions at the Naturena-based club, including reporting for training under the influence of alcohol.
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His return to action means he is now eligible to feature in a crucial upcoming Soweto derby. Chiefs and Pirates sit level on points at fifth and sixth on the DStv Premiership respectively.
The winner of Saturday's encounter will move up to second place on the log and further strengthen their own bid for a continental spot as the league edges towards the last two months of the season.
With that in mind, Johnson has a tough choice to make in terms of choosing who wears the gloves come Saturday.
At one end, Khune has played in more Soweto derbies than any other active player and brings a wealth of experience often such highly contested matches require. Johnson may be tempted to go for the veteran's experience when Chiefs meet their
However, the shot-stopper has made just three appearances in competitive action, excluding a Man of the Match performance in the Carling Cup All Stars XI.
At the other corner, Bvuma has been exceptional for Amakhosi since taking over between the sticks in December.
The 28-year-old looks to be in the form of his life, keeping seven clean sheets from the eight matches he has played. Bvuma has conceded just once, in a 1-1 draw against Sekhukhune United in December.
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The downside could be a lack of experience for Bvuma in front of what will very likely be a sold-out crowd at the 90,000-capacity FNB Stadium.
After all, the shot-stopper all made his debut in the Soweto derby as recently as 2019.With the days counting down, it remains to be seen whether Johnson chooses experience or form for a clash that will have ramifications over where the two teams finish this season.
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