Kaizer Chiefs news: Amakhosi sign Baroka keeper

Kaizer Chiefs are continuing in their efforts to bolster the squad for the upcoming season, and have added Namibia international goalkeeper, Virgil Vries to their ranks.

The Glamour Boys have recently lost a shot-stopper, in the form of Brilliant Khuzwayo, who left for bitter rivals, Orlando Pirates earlier in the month, and have secured the services of the 29-year-old, who spent last season at Baroka.

On Monday afternoon, the club announced in its website that Vries will be making his way from Polokwane to Naturena on a free transfer.

“Kaizer Chiefs have added a goalkeeper to the list of new signings for the upcoming 2018/2019 season. Virgil Vries arrives after a season with Baroka FC,” chairman, Bobby Motaung said.

“After Brilliant Khuzwayo left, we wanted to get a seasoned goalkeeper to assist Itumeleng Khune.

“We have a few talented youngsters like Bruce Bvuma and Brylon Petersen who need to work with experienced keepers. We welcome Virgil.”

Vries becomes Amakhosi’s fourth signing in less than a week, as the club have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming campaign.

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Friday saw them add the signature of Zimbabwean international, Khama Billiat from Mamelodi Sundowns, who was joined by Letlhogonolo Mirwa and Madagascar striker, Andriamirado Andrianarimanana.

Vries will likely deputise for first choice, and Bafana Bafana veteran, Itumeleng Khune.

The Namibian shot-stopper is no stranger to South African top flight football, as he’s previously been in the books of Golden Arrows and Mariztburg United.

He appeared in all but 10 of Baroka’s league fixtures last season, earning six clean sheets in his 20 appearances.

For country, Vries has turned out 30 times for Namibia since making his international debut in a 4-1 home defeat at the hands of Burkina Faso in 2011.

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