Amakhosi expressed their discontent at having to face the Students barely three days after eight of their core players were on national duty over the past week.

Itumeleng Khune, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bernard Parker, George Lebese, Reneilwe Letsholonyane and Eric Mathoho were part of the Bafana Bafana team that played against Poland last week and Kenya on Tuesday.

Zimbabwean duo Kingston Nkhatha and Lincoln Zvasiya were involved in their country's 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Some of the eight players, with Khune almost a certainty, will not play any part in proceedings tonight as they will be in need of rest - a big blow that had the club fuming in the build-up to the game. Although assistant coach Doctor Khumalo lashed out at the situation, the Premiership log leaders will go for the kill. But they are aware that it will not be easy to beat a rapidly improving Wits side.

Khumalo believes the Students will solidify their defence to prevent Amakhosi from finding the back of the net. "Their attack is good but they will be working hard on their defence," said the former midfield maestro.

Wits have enjoyed relative success in the Premiership this season under new coach Antonio Lopez Habas, with a number of newly signed foot soldiers having bolstered the side, including ex-Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena.

He said: "We hope to have energy reserved and use it on the pitch. We are going out there to try keep a clean sheet. If we can do that, then it could win us the game."

• Kickoff is at 8.15pm.

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Oct 19, 2012

Papage

Rise Khosi Rise, Dark or Blue, we are behind you, They can do what ever, but sabotaging you must inspire your players, we want to meet you in the finals, Rise Khosi Rise. When you play this game remeber Tommy Madigage who just past on last night, put him and his family in your prayers, he was your Coach at a higher level, He was your Father, May his Soul RIP.
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Oct 19, 2012

diepgauteng

Rise khosi Rise we just lost a leader TommY Chincha Madigage.
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Oct 19, 2012

ntshontle

rise n fall khosi rise n fall
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Oct 19, 2012

NICEBOOBS

We are winning this one guys.

KHOSI 4 LIFE
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Oct 19, 2012

Seja-Bana

rise khosi rise, even if it is raining, rise khosi rise. dedicate this game to the late Tommy Madigage. go there and wallop the boys. 3-0
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Oct 19, 2012

oneJay

chiefs will win this one
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Oct 19, 2012

Mhungumbye

Excuse excuse excuse only 3 donkeys were huffing and puffing all over the place until Rantie show them how it is done. Time for one team to face the stiffest time of their life.
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Oct 19, 2012

oneJay

@Mhungumbye
Excuse excuse excuse only 3 donkeys were huffing and puffing all over the place until Rantie show them how it is done. Time for one team to face the stiffest time of their life.
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hating so early get a greep
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Oct 19, 2012

Thinawise

Rise khosi Rise

Time is running out Habas and co.

RIP tommy we will always remember you...
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Oct 19, 2012

langman

I remember some idot comenting one day on sowetanlive saying chiefs runs the South African footbaal is that still the truth mrIdiot
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