Cavin Johnson: South African Coach Gives Injury Update Ahead of Kaizer Chiefs Tie With Polokwane

• Cavin Johnson has confirmed which Chiefs players will be unavailable against Polokwane City
• The Glamour Boys are competing with Rise and Shine for a top-eight finish in the SA PSL table
• Amakhosi will also honour goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune for 25 years of service at the fixture

Kaizer Chiefs manager, Cavin Johnson, has given an update about his team's injury concerns ahead of their DStv Premiership clash against Polokwane City.

The Glamour Boys will host Rise and Shine in their final home game at the FNB Stadium on Saturday afternoon (May 18).

The match was also set aside for an event to honour Itumeleng Khune for his 25 years of service to the club.

In an interview ahead of the game, as per iDiskiTimes, Johnson confirmed that Amakhosi has about four players ruled out of the tie due to medical issues.

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The South African tactician will have to work with the team without the suspended Edmilson Dove, Pule Mmodi and Brandon Petersen.

"We still have we still have Mdantsane out, still have Keegan out, still have Reeve out, we still have Solly out," he said.

"I think those are on top of my head right now. There could be a few more."

A win for the Glamour Boys could see them move three points clear of Polokwane City with one match to go this season. Golden Arrows are also competing for a top-eight finish, as they are one point behind Johnson's side.

Kaizer Chiefs will not qualify for any continental competition next season, but the appointment of a new coach in the summer could give them a better chance.

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Chippa United's goalkeeping coach recently disclosed that the Super Eagles star wanted a move to Kaizer Chiefs, and his childhood dream was to play for Amakhosi.

The 27-year-old has arguably been the second-best goalkeeper in South Africa in the last two years behind Mamelodi Sundowns star Ronwen Williams.