The 2023/24 DStv Premiership season is days away from resuming after breaking for the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast. Image via Instagram @kaizermotaungjr
ICYMI: Kaizer Chiefs pursuing two AFCON stars
It’s silly season and that means Kaizer Chiefs are aiming to get deals down all over the continent. Will they move for these two AFCON stars?
The 2023/24 DStv Premiership season is days away from resuming after breaking for the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast. Image via Instagram @kaizermotaungjr
It’s silly season in the South African Premier Division and that means Kaizer Chiefs are aiming to get deals down all over the continent. While AFCON rages on, two of its participants could be moving to Naturena.
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AMAKHOSI TARGETING AFCON STARS
Stanley Nwabili, the Chippa United goalkeeper, has been selected in Nigeria’s AFCON squad. Meanwhile, AmaZulu left-back Riaan Hanamub will be representing Namibia at the showpiece in Ivory Coast. Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly pursuing deals for both players as they aim to address deficiencies in problem areas of their current squad. Chiefs have a long-standing need for a new goalkeeper, with Itumeleng Khune suspended and heading for the exit at the end of the campaign and Brandon Petersen’s time seemingly up after a string of errors.
Meanwhile, at left-back, the club are unwilling to extend 33-year-old Sifiso Hlanti’s contract and is in dire need of a direct replacement to compete with Happy Mashiane on that side of their defence.
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Meanwhile, South Africa is back at the top table of African football. They open up Group E against the Malian Eagles on Tuesday 16 January at 22:00 local time. The other sides in Group E are Namibia and Tunisia. According to FIFA, Mali is ranked 51st in the world, while South Africa is 66th. Mali star Moussa Doumbia Moussa has assisted Mali’s last three goals scored in open play at the Africa Cup of Nations and scored six goals for the Mali national team, more than any other player in the squad for the tournament.
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