The Kaizer Chiefs Naturena Village in all its glory. Image: Ernest Makhaya
Kaizer Chiefs kick struggling striker to the curb
It’s been a season to forget for the Chiefs import.
The Kaizer Chiefs Naturena Village in all its glory. Image: Ernest Makhaya
Kaizer Chiefs are set to dispense of Colombian striker Jasond Gonzalez at the end of the campaign. We’ve also got the latest developments ahead of Saturday’s Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates.
Jasond is surplus to requirements at Naturena
According to Soccer-Laduma, Amakhosi have no plans for Efmamjjasond Gonzalez next term. The Colombian has featured 11 times for the Glamour Boys and is yet to break his goal-scoring duck.
“Kaizer Chiefs have no plans of holding on to South American striker Jasond Gonzalez, the Siya crew has been informed. Indications are that the club is already making plans for next season, as they look set to finish another campaign without a trophy in the cabinet. And with youth development product Wandile Duba fully part of the first team, Chiefs feel they can do without Gonzalez, as per SuperSport sources in United the know.” said the source.
DU PREEZ DERBY IMPACT ON THE CARDS FOR KAIZER CHIEFS?
Ashley du Preez returned from a long-term injury in December but was eased back into action, making substitute appearances until his first post-injury start against Sekhukhune in a 1-1 draw on 30 December. Since the resumption of league football after Afcon, Du Preez started the goalless draws against Royal AM and Swallows. He came on as a substitute for the 1-0 win over Golden Arrows. Du Preez has struggled to match his early-season impact. With just one goal in 13 league appearances, it’s been a frustrating campaign for the 26-year-old former Stellies man. Wandile Duba is likely to keep his place in the side after his stunning winner against Arrows, but Du Preez is an interesting option off the bench.
LATEST SOWETO DERBY NEWS
Itumeleng Khune is back for Amakhosi from suspension but is unlikely to start the derby against Orlando Pirates. You can keep up with all the latest developments ahead of the fixture. Pirates were underwhelmed after only managing a 1-1 midweek draw with Cape Town Spurs, while Chiefs finally got on the score sheet through Duba’s wonder goal against Golden Arrows.
Ndah stirs the pot
Orlando Pirates’ Nigerian central defender Olisa Ndah has responded to the aforementioned Duba’s comments ahead of the blue-chip fixture. Pirates and Chiefs lock horns at FNB Stadium on Saturday from 15:30 in the famed Soweto Derby. Which way will the pendulum swing in the latest instalment of South Africa’s most glamorous club fixture?
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