Chiefs lose out to PSL rival in pursuit of top target

With the 2023-24 season fast approaching, we already know a lot about who is coming and going at Chiefs, and it remains to be seen whether there will be more signings to come before the campaign begins.

Already, Chiefs have announced the following signings: Given Msimango (four year contract), Thatayaone Ditlhokwe (signed until June 2027), Mduduzi Mdantsane (contract signed until June 2026), Edison Daniel Castillo Garcia (two years with an option for a further one year.), Pule Mmodi (three-year contract), Ranga Chivaviro (two-year deal with a one-year option) and Tebogo Potsane (three-year deal).

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In a recent issue of Soccer Laduma, it was highlighted how Chiefs were thought to be leading the race in the pursuit of talented midfielder Rowan Human.

The 22-year-old had been linked with the club in the past, but it was suggested that Chiefs were seriously looking at making a deal happen, although it has to be kept in mind that Maritzburg United did exercise the one-year option on his existing contract, which is set to expire in June of next year.

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Developments in this Chiefs pursuit

With Maritzburg United having been relegated to the lower division in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, though, it was always expected that top players would ultimately be lost to the club.

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Kaizer Chiefs, SuperSport United, Cape Town Spurs and Amazulu were all said to be in the race for Human’s signature, but according to SABC Sport, Usuthu now seem set to secure his services.

The report states that “the parties are at an advanced stage to conclude his move from Maritzburg”, and Durban would now seem certain to be his likely destination.

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