Walters was suspended for City’s Premier Soccer League opener against Polokwane City, where the 21-year-old Samora Motloung excelled in a 2-0 win for the new franchise.
But Tinkler says Walters is the undisputed number one and will return to face Chiefs.
“Samora was fantastic, I thought he did an exceptional job,” Tinkler said. “Few people realise that was his top-flight debut. At [Orlando] Pirates he played in a few [MultiChoice] Diski matches and the rest of his career has been in the National First Division.
“But Shu-Aib is our number one, he had a fantastic season with Black Aces last year. Samora knows and understands that. He’s young and will get better.”