Gavin Hunt coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on the 30 January 2020 at Orlando Stadium, Soweto Pic Sydney Mahlangu/Sports Inc
Gavin Hunt could put together one of the most lethal Kaizer Chiefs teams in recent years if he gets his way in terms of new signings at Naturena!
Gavin Hunt coach of Kaizer Chiefs during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs on the 30 January 2020 at Orlando Stadium, Soweto Pic Sydney Mahlangu/Sports Inc
Kaizer Chiefs are expected to make ‘wholesale’ changes at the end of the season following the end of their transfer ban and today we take a look at how they could possibly lineup.
Gavin Hunt’s Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a disaster domestic campaign thus far however it’s not all doom and gloom for the Glamour Boys after they historically qualified for the CAF Champions League Knockout stages.
It’s no secret that a number of players will be facing the exit door at Naturena at the end of the season while a number of fresh faces will be roped in to replace them.
Kaizer Chiefs have already been tipped to make over 13 new signings ahead of the 2021/2022 campaign however how will their new players fit into Gavin Hunt’s puzzle?
In terms of the goalkeeping department, Kaizer Chiefs have been tipped to rope in former Bidvest Wits goalkeeper Brandon Peterson.
Darren Keet is also available following a failed transfer move abroad and will undoubtedly move to the top of Gavin Hunt’s wishlist.
Swallows FC’s defensive duo of Njabulo Ngcobo and Sifiso Hlanti are also tipped to be making their way to Naturena. Kaizer Chiefs however will have to fend off interest from Mamelodi Sundowns in their attempt to lure Ngcobo. AmaZulu’s Sibusiso Mabiliso is also close to securing a move to Naturena.
In terms of the midfield, Gavin Hunt has already confirmed that Phathutshedzo Nange will be joining the Amakhosi. SuperSport United’s Sipho Mbule and Cape Town City’s Thabo Nodada and the legendary Rainford Kalaba are also reportedly at the top of Gavin Hunt’s wishlist.
Kaizer Chiefs are in desperate need of out-and-out wingers and Gavin Hunt is looking at three of the finest prospects in the country. Stellenbosch duo of Leletu Skelem and Ashley Du Preez has caught Hunt’s eye while Swallows’ Kgaogelo Sekgota is also in the mix.
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Swallows FC’s Ruzaigh Gamildien and SuperSport United’s Bradley Grobler are Gavin Hunt’s reported ideal striker targets with the former tipped to having already agreed terms with Kaizer Chiefs.