However, they will still miss defender Thabiso Khunwane who is still out on suspension. The game comes barely four days after Chiefs faced another tough side, Gaborone United (GU) in a game that ended in a 0-0 stalemate. Mpoeleng missed Notwane and GU's matches after being red-carded against BMC. Moloi on the hand missed his side's last match after accumulating three yellow cards.His absence in particular was heavily felt especially in the match that was abandoned due to heavy rains last Saturday. With his vision and creativity, he has no doubt been Chiefs' best player this season. In his absence, Chiefs have failed to find the back of the net with goal poacher, Kekaetswe Moloi not getting enough supply.
An interesting battle of wits is therefore anticipated between him (Dirang) and ECCO's long serving midfielder, Zecco Makafiri. Chiefs have also been boosted by the arrival of skilful winger, David Makakaba. The player has been training with Magosi awaiting his clearance by the Botswana Football Association (BFA). He has been at the centre of a dispute between Chiefs and Police XI who still regard him as their player. Another interesting duel is expected between Chiefs' speedy winger, Phenyo Mongala who is yet to show his true colours in the local league since his return and ECCO's left back, Ontse Ntesa. Ntesa is one local player who managed to contain another speedy winger, Joel Mogorosi on at least two occasions last season.
