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Da Cruz explains rationale behind fielding three centre-backs

Sowetan · 02 September 2026 at 13:50

Da Cruz explains rationale behind fielding three centre-backs

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz has explained why he played with three centre-backs in the last two games against Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay.

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