Today’s Kaizer Chiefs news wrap looks at competition for places up front and some encouraging praise for Given Msimango.
There’s also one Chiefs star in the latest Bafana squad.
Let’s take a closer look.
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Selection headache for Kaze and Kaizer Chiefs
Cedric Kaze is happy with what he’s seen of Etiosa Ighodaro so far in a Chiefs jersey. The Nigerian will compete with Khanyisa Mayo and Flavio Silva for the starting berth up front this season. It’s the type of selection dilemma Amakhosi faithful have been praying for.
“Sometimes you are struggling, you are defending deep down, and he is a player who, if there is a rebound or we play forward, he can hold the ball and allow the whole team to come up. Â
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Ndamane cites Kaizer Chiefs star Msimango as his role model
Speaking to the media this week, Bafana and TS Galaxy’s left-footed central defender Khulumani Ndamane has revealed Chiefs’ Given Msimango as a major influence on his career. 28-year-old Msimango was a key figure in 2023-2024, making 26 league appearances, but his importance has waned ever since because of injuries. He hasn’t been available since April and only made eight league appearances last term.
Only one Kaizer Chiefs star picked for Bafana
Hugo Broos’ preliminary Bafana squad for the upcoming friendlies in November includes just one Kaizer Chiefs player. Will he make the final cut?