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Bobby Motaung during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 Kaizer Chiefs press conference at the Chiefs Village, Johannesburg on 10 December 2018. ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

AmaZulu to HIJACK Kaizer Chiefs transfer target?

Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu look set to tussle it out for a star Marumo Gallants midfielder in the January transfer window!

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Bobby Motaung during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 Kaizer Chiefs press conference at the Chiefs Village, Johannesburg on 10 December 2018. ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix

AmaZulu have entered the race to sign one of Kaizer Chiefs’ transfer targets according to reports!

Chiefs were rumoured to be interested in signing Marumo Gallants star Celimpilo Ngema.

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The 25-year-old has been a consistent top performer for Gallants both locally and continentally.

But it has now emerged that AmaZulu are looking to swoop in for the midfielder, at the expense of the Amakhosi!

AmaZulu looking to pounce on Kaizer Chiefs target?

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“It was revealed by the Siya crew that Gallants midfielder Celimpilo Ngema has attracted interest from Kaizer Chiefs, among other clubs, following his impressive performances for the Limpopo outfit.” – a report read.

“News reaching the Siya crew is that AmaZulu are also chasing the player as his former coach Romain Folz is keen on reuniting with him to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window.”

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In other news, an Orlando Pirates star has lavishly praised Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo.

According to Buccaneers striker Kermit Erasmus, local footballers aren’t celebrated enough.

And ‘Romeo’ has since showered Amakhosi great ’16V’ with praise of the highest order.

Khumalo was as big as former South African President and struggle icon Nelson Mandela!

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Amakhosi legend was as big as Nelson Mandela – Erasmus

“For me, it’s always about appreciating the legends and I’ve good contact with a lot of players that’ve retired that I look to as legends.” Orlando Pirates star Kermit Erasmus said as quoted by IdiskiTimes.

“Lucky Lekgwathi is one of them that I’m speaking to constantly.

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“For me, it’s always about showing respect to the legends that have paved the way for us, just like we did with Doctor Khumalo the other night.

“He is an icon, he is an icon. With what he’s done in his career. I don’t think he should work a day in his life anymore because in the early 90s he was as big as Nelson Mandela.

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“That’s crazy, coming from the same environments we come from.”

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A documentary exploring the life and times of Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo, will premiere on Sunday 2 October . Image via Twitter @PhilMphela

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