Kaizer Chiefs star to undergo surgery, World Cup dream over?

Kaizer Chiefs have been dealt a cruel blow with the news that attacking midfielder Mduduzi Shabalala must undergo surgery after breaking his arm in Wednesday night’s 1-1 Betway Premiership draw against Mamelodi Sundowns. The 22-year-old was rushed to hospital immediately following a heavy tackle, and scans confirmed a fracture to his right humerus. Medical assessments indicate he will be sidelined for roughly six weeks, immediately extinguishing whatever faint hopes he harboured of forcing his way into Baf