Kaizer Chiefs’ current signings Is it enough? Legend disputes. Detials
Kaizer Chiefs legend urges the club to bolster their defence, stressing that additional experienced players are crucial for trophies.
Kaizer Chiefs’ current signings, is it enough? A legend disagrees, according to Soccer Laduma.
Despite Chiefs already adding two defenders, Rushwin Dortley from Cape Town Spurs and Bongani Sam, as well as goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari from TS Galaxy. Former Amakhosi captain Patrick Mabedi insists the team still needs more defensive reinforcement.
In an interview, Mabedi, who is also the Malawi national team head coach, highlighted the critical importance of a robust defence in winning trophies. Mabedi emphasised that while having talented attacking players is vital, a solid defence is essential for keeping clean sheets and competing for silverware.
“If you look towards the end of last season, their defence was not performing well,” Mabedi said. “They need to strengthen the defence because that is where everything starts. Even when you are attacking, you need to have a solid defence. I am happy they have signed a national team goalkeeper from Rwanda who was playing at TS Galaxy, but now they should focus on a strong central defensive pair,” he added.
Concerns about current defensive pairings
Mabedi expressed scepticism about the effectiveness of the current defensive lineup. “I don’t think Given Msimango and Thatayaone Dithlokwe have proven they are effective together, and the new signing from Cape Town Spurs, Rushwin Dortley, cannot do the job by himself. They need to sign at least one or two more defenders to strengthen that department. That’s the weak point in my opinion,” Mabedi observed.
Notably, Kaizer Chiefs are also expected to sign Inacio Miguel from Petro de Luanda, which could further enhance their defensive lineup. Mabedi also suggested that with the addition of Gaston Sirino, the team needs just one more experienced forward to complement their defensive upgrades.
“Ten seasons without a trophy is too long for a club like Kaizer Chiefs,” Mabedi remarked. “They have signed well with Sirino. And if they can add one experienced striker and at least two experienced defenders, they can significantly improve their chances of winning trophies this season. A well-balanced squad could make a big difference,” he concluded.
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