Gabadinho Mhango of Orlando Pirates celebrating one of his 3 goals during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 game between Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane,Limpopo the on 07 January 2020 © Kabelo Leputu/BackpagePix
BIG Twist! Ex-Orlando Pirates striker NOT joining Kaizer Chiefs!
n a rumour that was moving fast and spreading like a wild fire on Saturday, it has since been confirmed that Gabadinho Mhango is not a Kaizer Chiefs target!
Gabadinho Mhango of Orlando Pirates celebrating one of his 3 goals during the Absa Premiership 2019/20 game between Polokwane City and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane,Limpopo the on 07 January 2020 © Kabelo Leputu/BackpagePix
In a rumour that was moving fast and spreading like a wild fire on Saturday, it has since been confirmed that Gabadinho Mhango is not a Kaizer Chiefs target!
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Chiefs have already added seven players to their roster so far and their fans were woken up by rumours of former Pirates star, Mhango being on the verge of joining.
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So far Chiefs have announced, Thathayoane Ditlhokwe, Given Msimango, Mduduzi Mdantsane, Edson Castillo, Pule Mmodi, Ranga Chivaviro and Tebogo Potsane. n a balancing act, Chiefs have also seen six players leaving their squad, the likes of Eric Mathoho, Siyabonga Ngezana, Phathutshedzo Nange, Cole Alexander, Khama Billiat, Austin Dube all leaving Naturena. Now according to the latest reports, they’re no longer set to release a seventh in the shape of striker Caleb Bimenyimana.
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The Burundi international striker had been believed to be close to joining Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca. It was thought that a deal had already been agreed by the two clubs, with just the personal terms now outstanding, on the player’s side. That move has since collapsed, with the new coach seemingly not fancing Bimenyimana , and Molefi Ntseki confirming his return. With yesterday’s news, it was expected that he would stay and face more competition from an incoming Mhango. But speaking to SuperSport TV, Chiefs team manager Bobby Motaung moved quickly to quash the rumours.
Chiefs not interested in ex-Pirates star Mhango
“I don’t have the names at the moment. Kaizer Junior has the names (of the players they are looking to bring on). I deal with the issues of the whole (Chiefs) team and not individuals… But not Gabadinho. We are looking to beef up the striking department because we already have a few injuries in that department. But not Gabadinho.” Said Motaung.
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Mhango’s future appears to be in doubt at AmaZulu, with the new coach Pablo Martin remaining coy on his status. With Chiefs need a striker, it made sense that they would go in and take a chance on their long-term target.
