Eric Mathoho Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs will sorely miss the towering presence of Eric Mathoho. Image: Goal

Kaizer Chiefs legend Mathoho training with new PSL club

Kaizer Chiefs legend Erick Mathoho is training at a new club under a boss he knows well.

Eric Mathoho Kaizer Chiefs

Chiefs will sorely miss the towering presence of Eric Mathoho. Image: Goal

The Kaizer Chiefs squad churn has been comprehensive this season with seven senior players already having left the club. Now, the departed Erick Mathoho has seemingly found a new club.

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Chiefs have let go of Eric MathohoSiyabonga NgezanaPhathutshedzo NangeCole Alexander and Austin Dube while Khama Billiat has one foot out the door at Naturena. Mathoho was given a farewell recently for his incredible service to the club, and now he’s been spotting in training with a new PSL side.

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Chiefs legend Mathoho in the Carling Black Label Cup. Source: Goal.

Mathoho in training with SuperSport

Now according to iDiski Times Mathoho could be the next one to find a club, with a publication reporting that he is currently training with SuperSport United

“This publication can confirm that ‘Tower’ is training with SuperSport United and hopes to join the Tshwane giants. With Matsatsantsa participating in the CAF-interclub competition this season, Mathoho could add more experience as he has been to the CAF Champions League final with Amakhosi. He previously worked with Hunt at Chiefs, and according to a well-placed source he was part of the Matsatsantsa team that faced Pretoria Callies in pre-season match that took place on Wednesday.” Wrote the publication. 

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Naturena Village in all its glory. Image: Ernest Makhaya

Mathoho knows SuperSport boss Gavin Hunt well from their time together with Chiefs. Could “Tower” be on the verge of sealing a switch to Matsatsantsa?

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