Erick Mathoho

Erick Mathoho of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates goal with teammates during the 2021 CAF Champions League Quarterfinal match between Kaizer Chiefs and Simba FC on the 15 May 2021 at FNB Stadium/ Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Mathoho to be used as lure for top target?

Kaizer Chiefs legend Erick Mathoho is likely to be used in a transfer which would see Given Msimango join them in return.

Erick Mathoho

Erick Mathoho of Kaizer Chiefs celebrates goal with teammates during the 2021 CAF Champions League Quarterfinal match between Kaizer Chiefs and Simba FC on the 15 May 2021 at FNB Stadium/ Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs legend Erick Mathoho is likely to be used in a transfer which would see Given Msimango join them in return.

It appears growingly likely that Mathoho is going to leave Kaizer Chiefs when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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Mathoho out, Msimango in

The veteran defender has had his fair share of injury battles and has seen limited game time this season. But he could have one major part to play and that is centring on Chiefs’ interest in TS Galaxy star Given Msimango.

The 25-year-old defender has gathered interest from both Chiefs and rivals Orlando Pirates as the season draws to a close. It means that if Mathoho agrees to join The Rockets, then Chiefs could use those talks to land Msimango.

Msimango on Chiefs interest Pirates
Given Msimango of TS Galaxy is set to replace Erick Mathoho. Photo: BackpagePix/Gallo Images

It would a huge boost to Chiefs and coach Arthur Zwane ahead of the new campaign even if he will miss Mathoho and his class.

TS Galaxy happy to land ‘Tower’

“TS Galaxy is aware of the interest in Msimango and that’s why the club is having plans to sign Mathoho,” the relevant source confirmed to SoccerLaduma.

Msimango is the current captain of TS Galaxy and one of the most consistent performers this season. It seems like an ideal replacement for Mathoho, who made his name clearing headers and tackling hard.

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KAIZER CHIEFS FIXTURES IN APRIL

  • 1 April: Chiefs vs Stellenbosch (DStv Premiership)
  • 8 April: Chiefs vs Marumo Gallants (DStv Premiership)
  • 15 April: Royal AM vs Chiefs (Nedbank Cup quarter-final)
  • 23 April: Sekhukhune United vs Chiefs (DStv Premiership)
  • 27 April: Chippa United vs Chiefs (DStv Premiership)

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Chiefs have won four matches on the bounce across all competitions to keep themselves in the hunt for a second-placed PSL finish.

Mathoho is unlikely to recover from injury before the end of the season.

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