Gavin Hunt gives up-to-date news on Khama Billiat

Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt has welcomed the return of striker Khama Billiat after a long injury lay-off.

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The Zimbabwean frontman was laid low earlier this year with a broken bone in his leg but made a successful return to training last week.

He is now in contention for the CAF Champions League Group C clash with Wydad AC at the FNB Stadium on Saturday.

Kaizer Chiefs are also bolstered by Leonardo Castro’s return to fitness as Amakhosi look to qualify for the knockout stage.

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Gavin Hunt said in TimesLive: “Khama Billiat’s training again so he’ll certainly come into the reckoning, and Castro’s also fit again.

“So it’ll give us certainly a bit more. In the derby [Chiefs’ beat Orlando Pirates 1-0] we had a bit more on the bench, so it was difficult for us.

“But they are back now and it’ll make a big difference in the team. They’ll give us a little bit more.

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Kaizer Chiefs are currently third in Group C, level on five points with second-placed Horoya AC.

Kick-off on Saturday is at 18:00.

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