{"id":12291,"date":"2019-08-12T16:03:46","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T16:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/zimbabwe\/?p=12291"},"modified":"2019-08-12T16:03:46","modified_gmt":"2019-08-12T16:03:46","slug":"kaizer-chiefs-coach-reveals-date-for-billiats-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.cc\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/kaizer-chiefs-coach-reveals-date-for-billiats-return","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs coach reveals date for Billiat\u2019s return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has revealed when Khama Billiat will be available for selection.<\/p>\n<p>The winger has missed the action in the first two rounds of the season due to an injury which the club claims he picked at the 2019 Afcon.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to the media after the 1-0 victory over Black Leopards on Saturday, Middendorp said the 28-year-old will make his return in the next match against SuperSport United.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe will be available for selection on the 24th of August. I can assure you the player knows and he\u2019s fully aware of the process, even the chairman knows how we are managing the situation,\u201d said the coach.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Billiat\u2019s future has been the subject of much speculation during the ongoing transfer window, with strong links to North African giants Al Ably, as well as former club Mamelodi Sundowns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp has revealed when Khama Billiat will be available for selection. The winger has missed the action in the first two rounds of the season due to an injury which the club claims he picked at the 2019 Afcon. 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