Siyethemba Sithebe told to fight for his place. Image: Kaizer Chiefs website
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder could say bye bye to Amakhosi soon
“Sithebe is a quality player and needs to work hard and understand that he is now playing for a bigger team,” said ex-Chiefs star Nomvethe.
Siyethemba Sithebe told to fight for his place. Image: Kaizer Chiefs website
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Siyathemba Sithebe could be on his way out of the club according to reports.
The dread-locked former AmaZulu attacking midfielder has struggle to make an impact since joining Amakhosi in 2022.
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He played 22 league games in his debut season but injuries halted his second season so far and has since struggled to break into the first team.
The 31-year-old has only made one league appearance for Kaizer Chiefs this season and is unlikely to feature with the likes of Yusuf Maart and Sibongiseni Mthethwa preferred ahead of him.
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Last year, former Amakhosi striker Siyabonga Novethe said the midfielder needed to fight for his place in the team.
“I think Sithebe needs to know that Chiefs are a big team in the country and Africa,” Nomvethe told FARPost.
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“When I joined Chiefs from African Wanderers, I knew that I had to work harder than before. Chiefs are a big team with fans all over the country and in Africa.
“I think Sithebe needs to do the same. You are expected to do well every time you get a chance to play. Their fans expect nothing but the best all the time.
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“Sithebe is a quality player and needs to work hard and understand that he is now playing for a bigger team.
“I’m sure Ntseki will give him a chance again if he works hard and focuses on his football career. Chiefs will always sign quality players, and the competition will always be there. I believe in him, and I was happy for him to sign with a bigger team like Chiefs,” Novethe said.
Kaizer Chiefs are only in action next month but the club areto reportedly busy during the transfer window.
If Sithebe wants to be a regular at a club, he should seek a move away from Naturena.
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