Kaizer Chiefs in talks to offload R10 million flop after one season Due too…
After the fans called for the player’s signing last season, Kaizer Chiefs obliged spending R10 million on him, but is now set to be offloaded!
Kaizer Chiefs are set to continue to shape up their squad on transfer deadline today, with incomings and outgoings.
So far, Chiefs have signed seven players, while they have offloaded five with both numbers likely to increase today.
CHIEFS HAVE BEEN RESTRUCTURING THEIR SQUAD
As it stands, Chiefs have roped in the services of Bongani Sam from arch rivals Orlando Pirates. They continued to sure up their defence, with the signings of Rushwin Dortley and Fiacre Ntwari. The defender joining from Cape Town Spurs while the goalkeeper signed from TS Galaxy. It didn’t stop there as Gaston Sirino, Inacio Miguel, Bradley Cross and Njabulo Blom.
It is believed that Chiefs are still in the market to further strengthen their squad. Two more signings, a winger and striker have been touted. Having already missed out on Elias Mokwana and Khanyisa Mayo, they are now looking at Oswin Appollis. It was thought that the Polokwane City star is heading to Algeria, but that move doesn’t seem to have materialised. That seems to have given Amakhosi a chance to steal in.
In terms of outgoings, Chiefs have seen Sifiso Hlanti, Keagan Dolly, Siyethemba Sithebe, Njabulo Ngcobo and Jasond Gonzales depart. It still remains to be seen what the final conclusion will be regarding club veteran Itumeleng Khune. With a whole host of departures expected at Naturena tomorrow, Sibongiseni Mthethwa could be one of them.
According to SABC Sport, Chiefs are in talks with PSL new boys Magesi FC over a move for Mthethwa.
LOOKING TO OFFLOAD MTHETHWA
“Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi FC are in discussions over a possible loan deal for midfielder Sibongiseni ‘Ox’ Mthethwa before the transfer window closes on Friday night, SABC Sport has been informed. Chiefs are understood to have informed Mthethwa he is surplus to requirements under new coach Nasreddine Nabi and have been offering him to several clubs in the Premier Soccer League.” Wrote the publication.
It now remains to be seen if Magesi and Chiefs can finally reach an agreement over Mthethwa before the deadline. Amakhosi fans, how do you feel about the potential departure of ‘Ox’? Feel free to leave your thoughts and feelings in the comments below.
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MTHETHWA ISN’T IN NABI’S KAIZER CHIEFS’ PLANS
According to SABC Sport, Chiefs are discussing a loan move with promoted Magesi FC for Sibongiseni Mthethwa. ‘The Ox’ moved to Naturena from Winelands side Stellies exactly a year ago.
“Kaizer Chiefs and Magesi FC are in discussions over a possible loan deal for midfielder Sibongiseni ‘Ox’ Mthethwa before the transfer window closes on Friday night, SABC Sport has been informed. Chiefs are understood to have informed Mthethwa he is surplus to requirements under new coach Nasreddine Nabi and have been offering him to several clubs in the Premier Soccer League.”
THE OX IS A CONFUSING CASE
Sibongiseni Mthethwa’s stats for the 2023-2024 season are curious. He only made 18 appearances in the league but notched up 55 completed tackles, which equates to 3.05 tackles per game. The Ox has the ingredients to boss games from the base of midfield but he needs to show it. It seems the Chiefs staff have given up on the former Stellies man.
WHY APPOLLIS WOULD BE AN EXPENSIVE SIGNING FOR AMAKHOSI
Elias Mokwana, Khanyisa Mayo and Iqraam Rayners are other South African attackers who’ve made big moves either abroad or within the Betway Premiership. Mokwana moved to Esperance for €370k (R7.2 million), Rayners switched to Sundowns for an undisclosed fee although his estimated transfer value now stands at R35 million (evidence of the power Sundowns have over the market) and Mayo is in Algeria with Belouizdad in a deal which cost his new employers €750k (R14.5 million). Now, Mayo’s value according to transfermarkt is double the price that Cape Town City recouped for the striker. Appollis could easily and justifiably fetch a bigger fee than all three.
Can Chiefs even afford him? Take a look at our deep dive into an assessment of the Polokwane and Bafana man’s value.