REVEALED: Reason for the Ox’s Kaizer Chiefs fallout
Kaizer Chiefs tried to negotiate a loan exit for Sibongiseni Mthethwa on Deadline Day in vain. Here’s why.
CHIEFS TRIED TO SEND MTHETHWA OUT TO MAGESI
According to SABC Sport, Chiefs discussed 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.”
BLOM IS BACK TO ANCHOR THE MIDFIELD
Sibongiseni Mthethwa could become surplus to requirements in Nabi’s 4-2-3-1 system when Blom is playing. Also, let’s remind ourselves that Samkelo Zwane and Yusuf Maart were the midfield duo on Day 1 of the new BBetway Prem season. The returning Blom has become much more than a pure ball-winner, but it would be foolish not to accentuate and harness this side of his game. Last season, Mthethwa was the league’s most efficient tackler with 3.18 successful tacklers per game; 55 of them in 18 outings. Is there space for both of them in Nabi’s starting XI? That’s not even mentioning out of favour Edson Castillo. Finding the best central midfield combination is one of the first items on Nabi’s to-do list.
NEXT FIVE AMAKHOSI FIXTURES
Meanwhile, Amakhosi will be eager to follow up on their win over Gallants as they look ahead to upcoming tests. The matchwinner on the opening day, teenager Mfundo Vilakazi, will be absent against SuperSport and potentially Sundowns because of his call-up to the South Africa U20 Men’s National team for the Cosafa Cup.
- AmaZulu – Wednesday, September 25, King Zwelithini Stadium, 19:30
- Mamelodi Sundowns – Saturday, September 28, FNB Stadium, 15:00
- SuperSport United – Saturday, October 26, Lucas Moripe Stadium, 17:30
- Magesi FC – Wednesday, October 30, Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, 19:30
- Royal AM – Sunday, November 9 – FNB Stadium, 17:30