Kaizer Chiefs former star names surprise captaincy candidate!
Kaizer Chiefs should name Khama Billiat as their next captain according to a former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana striker!
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana star Katlego Mphela has weighed in on the ‘captaincy’ crisis at Naturena.
The Glamour Boys got rid of a number of senior players including former captains Rama Mphahlele and Bernard Parker.
Current seniors, Itumeleng Khune and Eric Mathoho, are enjoying little to no game-time.
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This leaves Kaizer Chiefs and their relatively young squad in a predicament ahead of next season.
According to Mphela, Khama Billiat may be the ideal captain at Naturena.
The Bafana Bafana legend believes the responsibility could spark Billiat back to life on the playing field!
Kaizer Chiefs should name Billiat as captain!
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“I think Khune, Mathoho and Dolly. I can not put pressure on the new players.” Mphela told SoccerLaduma regarding the next Kaizer Chiefs captain.
“They still need to settle and establish themselves in the team. Unless if they manage to sign a player like (Bongani) Zungu.
“Then you can throw him into the deep end because he has been there.
“Billat as well! Maybe that’s what he also needs to start performing as he previously did at sundowns and he’s captained Zimbabwe before.”
Amakhosi transfer latest!
In other transfer news, Kaizer Chiefs have a clear path in landing Pule Mmodi!
According to reports, the Amakhosi have been given first preference in the race to land the skillful winger.
“The first club that we have been talking to about Mmodi is Kaizer Chiefs and they continue to have a first option on this deal.” a source told SABCSport.
“They have shown a serious interest from the word go and it’s only fair that we give him the first option.
“We will only start considering other offers only when nothing comes out of these negotiations but for now, we will have keep it there,”
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Kaizer Chiefs most recently welcomed FIVE new signings.
The Glamour Boys signed George Matlou, Kamohelo Mahlatsi and Dillon Solomons. The trio arrived from neigbours Swallows.
Siyethemba Sithebe was also unveiled by the club alongside Yusuf Maart.
The ‘major’ revamp at Naturena got underway with the arrival of defender Zitha Kwinika and attacker Ashley Du Preez earlier this month. The pair arrived from Stellenbosch FC.
