Gumede gets a feel of training with the senior team. Image: @Lorenz_KO / Twitter.
New Chiefs player spotted, Mathoho’s replacement?
Kaizer Chiefs look set to unleash another development product. A new name has been spotted training with the first team.
Gumede gets a feel of training with the senior team. Image: @Lorenz_KO / Twitter.
Kaizer Chiefs fans could have a new youngster to fall in love with. A new talent has been spotted with the Amakhosi senior team.
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KAIZER CHIEFS YOUNGSTER TRAINS WITH THE FIRST TEAM
Following the departures of Erick Mathoho and Thabani Dube, while Edmilson Dove has seemingly moved to left-back, Amakhosi have apparently promoted Siyabonga Gumede.
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The 19-year-old central defender was spotted with the senior team on Wednesday, where he is expected to be the understudy to the likes of Thatayaone Ditlhlokwe, Njabulo Ngcobo and Given Msimango.
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WINGER LEAVES AMAKHOSI
In other news, Kgaogelo Sekgota, who had worn the jersey number 14 that Gumede has taken, is now a former Chiefs player.
Following the arrivals of Pule Mmodi and Tebogo Potsane, the Soweto giants have released Kgaogelo Sekgota.
“Player Updates: Chiefs and Sekgota Part Ways,” the club posted on social media.
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“Winger, Kgaogelo Sekgota has departed Kaizer Chiefs after spending two years with the Club. His new Club will make an announcement in due course after finalising all the paperwork pertaining to his registration.
“We thank KG for all his efforts and wish him well for the rest of his footballing career,” the report added.
According to SABC Sports’ leading reporter Mazola Molefe, the former Bidvest Wits winger, who missed selection in last weekend’ 1-0 loss to Township Rollers, has joined Stellies.
“Stellenbosch FC have finalised the signing of their prized possession yet, as much sought-after winger Kgaogelo Sekgota puts pen to paper,” the outlet reported.
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Meanwhile, the 26-year-old from Polokwane’s Seshego could make his debut for Stellies against Orlando Pirates on Saturday at 20:00 in the Winelands.
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