Meet Kaizer Chiefs’ new midfield maestro, Thulani Mabaso

Born in 2004, Thulani Mabaso has been with Kaizer Chiefs since he was 14. He’s one of four young names promoted for the Netherlands tour.

Left-footed holding midfielder Thulani Mabaso will get a taste of the first team on tour to Holland.

Manqoba Ozoemena, Kabelo Nkgwesa and Naledi Hlongwane are the other names to watch.

All you need to know about the four new Chiefs youngsters

Mabaso is one to watch for Kaizer Chiefs

This is what the club said about Thulani Mabaso in January 2023:

A defensive midfielder, he has been here since the age of 14. Heading into his fourth year as part of our development, he has been taught in the Chiefs way and is fully immersed in the culture of the Club. Another left-footed player with the ability to pick out teammates with long and short passes, he is very solid at the back and can get the team moving up front rapidly. He was born in 2004.”

Pre-season tour details

As you’ll know by now, Chiefs are heading to the land of Dennis Bergkamp, Virgil van Dijk and Wesley Sneijder for their European pre-season tour adventure. The Glamour Boys jet out on 03 July and conclude the tour on 19 July. It should be a fun fortnight! George Matlou, somewhat surprisingly, will be on the flight.

Is this the last chance for Mdu Shabalala?

At the start of 2024-2025, Mdu Shabalala was a critical component in the Chiefs side, operating from the number 10 role. His output was healthy, too. However, that has dwindled dramatically. In 27 league appearances last season, he only got four goals and an assist. His decision-making can also be questioned.

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