Kola Anubi, Ousmane Pape Sane and Pierre Coly will all sit out Wednesday's big clash for varying reasons.
Anubi has just been operated upon for appendicitis and has yet to resume full training while the duo of Pape Sane and Coly will both sit out the tie because of hamstring trouble and illness respectively.
Coach of Sharks, Imama Amapakabo is however upbeat the side cope with the absence of the trio.
"Everyone knows how important these three players are to us. However, this is not the first time we will prosecuting a vital game without important players.
"We have a big squad and have capable replacements who will step in for the missing players," Amapakabo told SuperSport.com.
Amapakabo, a former junior international also took the time to appraise Wednesday's opponents, Kano Pillars, who he described as one of the top three sides in league.
"Kano Pillars have earned my respect over the years for the brand of football that they play.
"They keep the ball on the ground and play the game in the right way. They are one of the top sides in the land and will give us a good game (on Wednesday)," he said.
