Soccer
Akpeyi out for the rest of the season─── MORGAN PIEK 14:00 Tue, 01 Sep 2020
With just two rounds remaining in the Premier Soccer League, the leaders, Kaizer Chiefs, have been dealt a big blow ahead of their clash against Chippa United on Wednesday night.
The goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi, has been ruled for the remainder of the campaign due to concussion.
He suffered the injury on Sunday during their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Wits.
The Amakhosi confirmed that the Nigerian international will not be available for the two remaining games of the season.
“Daniel Akpeyi suffered a concussion on Sunday against Wits. He is ruled out for the next two matches.
“The medical team will continue monitoring his recovery process.
“We wish him a speedy recovery.”
He was replaced in the game by the Bafana Bafana shot-stopper, Bruce Bavuma, who is expected to start against the Chilli Boys.
All of tomorrow night’s penultimate fixtures kick-off at 18:00.
Wednesday night fixtures:
Maritzburg United vs. Orlando Pirates - Lucas Moripe Stadium
Stellenbosch FC vs. AmaZulu FC - LC de Villiers Stadium
Black Leopards vs. Wits - FNB Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs vs. Chippa United - Orlando Stadium
SuperSport United vs. Baroka FC - Bidvest Stadium
Golden Arrows vs. Bloemfontein Celtic - Ellis Park
Highlands Park vs. Cape Town City FC - Dobsonville Stadium
Polokwane City vs. Mamelodi Sundowns - Loftus Versfeld
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