Kaizer Chiefs DDC coach Vela Khumalo. Photo: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter
Kaizer Chiefs coach confident THIS starlet won’t return to South Africa!
Amakhosi have two of their players in Belgium where they are trying to secure contracts, and their coach is confident one may not come back.
Kaizer Chiefs DDC coach Vela Khumalo. Photo: @KaizerChiefs/Twitter
Kaizer Chiefs‘ DStv Diski Challenge team coach Vela Khumalo is confident that Mduduzi Shabalala will NOT return to South Africa!
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Shabalala is currently undergoing a two-week trial with Belgian side Westerlo whom he caught their eye while playing for the Chiefs reserve team.
What Khumalo isn’t sure about is whether Shabalala will secure a deal in Belgium or in Spain – the midfielder still has a trip to Barcelona lined up.
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Khumalo’s confidence in Shabalala securing a deal abroad stems from the fact that he is a talented, hard working and determined player.
The Amakhosi mentor said Shabalala begged to be included in the team against Chippa United – this was his final match before jetting off to Belgium.
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“I’m sure Mdu won’t come back to South Africa. I don’t know if they will take him in Belgium or in Spain but they will be intrigued by his talent,” said Khumalo as per Isolezwe.
“The way he is and the talent he has are what make him a special player. He’s not only a talented footballer but he’s got the determination.”
“I did not want to play him when we played Chippa but he begged me to say he wanted play for the last time; that’s the kind of player he is. He always wants to work,” continued Khumalo.
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Khumalo wished both Shabalala and Bontle Molefe the best of luck in Belgium – the latter is on a month-long trial with Antwerp.
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He added that their main job as development coaches is to nurture young players and prepare them to compete at the highest level, including in Europe.
“I wish them luck, him and Bontle. That’s our job at Chiefs. Apart from trying to collect points every weekend, we need to produce players who are able to compete in Europe,” he said.
“Their success will open doors for other Chiefs players abroad. On top of that, their departure will open doors for others within the team to work hard so that they can be like Shabalala and Bontle,” concluded Khumalo.
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