Say goodbye to those SIX big-name Kaizer Chiefs stars?
There might be a minor exodus at Kaizer Chiefs with six gamers dissatisfied with their present state of affairs inside Naturena.
Saile and Du Preez might be high-profile Chiefs departures
Christian Saile, Ashley Du Preez, Edmilson Dove, George Matlou, Edson Castillo and Happy Mashiane all face unsure futures at Naturena. Congolese attacker Saile has battled to nail down a spot within the beginning XI. With seven objectives and 4 assists from 54 appearances, it’s not troublesome to see why. He’s been on the membership since 2023. Meanwhile, Venezuelan star Castillo is sidelined with a knock so the central midfield trio of Yusuf Maart, Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Samkelo Zwane might be troublesome to displace when the schemer returns. Mashiane was an unused sub final day out in opposition to Royal AM.
On Saile:
“They have tried to give him a chance and be patient with him, but they are not getting the returns they expected from him,” a supply instructed Soccer Laduma.
Ditlhokwe makes historical past
Botswana secured their second-ever look on the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, after holding Egypt to a 1-1 in late November. It breaks a 12-year drought for Ditlhokwe and his nation. It’s excellent news for the 26-year-old who’s struggled for sport time this season at Kaizer Chiefs. New supervisor Nasreddine Nabi has favoured the brand new pairing of Inacio Miguel and Rushwin Dortley within the coronary heart of the defence. At the identical time, Given Msimango was additionally known as upon whereas Angolan star Inacio was suspended. Ditlhokwe, Happy Mashiane and Christian Saile have been the unused outfield substitutes in Chiefs’ 2-2 draw with Royal AM final day out.
Next 5 fixtures
After a disappointing 2-2 draw with Royal AM after holding a 2-0 lead, Amakhosi will probably be a bit deflated. Here’s what’s in retailer for Nabi’s facet within the coming weeks, with Ditlhokwe hoping to play some half:
- Polokwane City vs Chiefs, Sun 08 Dec, 15:30
- TS Galaxy vs Chiefs, Mon 16 Dec, 15:30
- Chiefs vs Chippa, Sun 29 Dec, 17:30
- Cape Town City vs Chiefs, 05 Jan, 17:30
- Chiefs vs Stellenbosch, 08 Jan, 19:30
Will Chiefs remorse letting go of any of those gamers?
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