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Kaizer Chiefs signing of the day – A leader

This is The South African’s Kaizer Chiefs Signing of the Day piece. Do you remember this player in the colours of Amakhosi?

by Siseko Gwegwe

13-09-2023 09:55

in Premier Soccer League

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This is our Kaizer Chiefs signing of the day feature. Today we have a legend who stood out with determination above talent.

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KAIZER CHIEFS SIGNING OF THE DAY: CYRIL NZAMA

The year was 2000 when Nzama, fondly known as “Skhokho” made the move from Umthatha Bush Bucks to Naturena.

Chiefs news signings Nzama — Nzama during his early days as a Glamour Boy. Image: BackPagePix

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The Soweto-born right-back was a unique footballer. He was made special by his personality, courage and work more than his ability on the ball and it was enough to mark him as one of Amakhosi’s best-ever right-backs.

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Nzama became a key figure in teams that lifted 12 trophies that included two league titles and the African Winner’s Cup (CAF Confederations Cup).

His career included 42 Bafana Bafana caps while also captaining Chiefs for several seasons. His final chapters were at Bay United and Batau FC before his retirement in 2011.

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