Kaizer Chiefs have received a boost ahead of their coming fixtures after young winger Langelihle Phili returned to full first-team training. He had been out for several weeks with an ankle injury.

The 21-year-old attacker has been unavailable since he was hurt in Chiefs' 1-1 draw with Mamelodi Sundowns on August 15. The injury kept him out of eight matches while he worked on his recovery.

His return comes at an important point in the season, as head coach Fernando da Cruz prepares his squad for a demanding run of games. Having another attacking option to choose from will be welcome news for the technical team, especially as the club hopes to improve its performances in the weeks ahead.

Phili had started to attract attention before the injury interrupted his progress. Since joining Amakhosi from Stellenbosch FC, he has shown promise. His pace, direct style and ability to take on defenders have made him an exciting prospect. One of his notable moments came when he scored against Sundowns shortly after completing his move to Naturena. That goal gave supporters a glimpse of what he could offer the club.

His return to full training has raised hopes that he could be available for the Carling Knockout semi-final against Sundowns, which is scheduled for November 20 to 22. Sundowns are the same opponents he was playing against when he got injured, so a return in that match would give him a chance to make a fresh impression.

Chiefs are expected to be careful with his recovery and not rush him back. The medical and technical teams will first assess his fitness before deciding whether he is ready to play. Supporters will be hoping he keeps making progress and returns to action soon.

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