'Tyson' was booked in the early stages of Wits' 1-0 defeat against the Egyptians last weekend, and is now faced with a one-game suspension that will see him sit out the crucial second encounter. Meanwhile, Hlatshwayo's defensive partner, Buhle Mkhwanazi, is also a doubt for the game due to injury after he missed Wednesday night's Nedbank Cup win over Cape Town All Stars. Wits host Africa's most successful club side at 15h30 on Sunday afternoon.
Bidvest Wits Will Be Without Thulani Hlatshwayo This Weekend
Thulani Hlatshwayo
Bidvest Wits will have to do without their talismanic captain, Thulani Hlatshwayo, when they look to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Egyptian giants, Al Ahly. Read: Only One South African Team Won In CAF First Leg Ties The 27-year-old has played an integral role in Gavin Hunt's side since his arrival from Ajax Cape Town, helping them win the MTN8 this season and keep up their title push in the Absa Premiership. However, the goalscoring centre back will not be able to help the Clever Boys against Al Ahly on Sunday as they seek a spot in the group stages of the competition for the first time in the club's history, with the Bafana Bafana international currently suspended.
