Junior Mendieta

Junior Mendieta has bid an emotional farewell to Stellenbosch FC ahead of an anticipated move to champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Chiefs increase attempts to sign South American star?

Kaizer Chiefs are facing high expectations to sign great talent in June-July. One of the new faces could be a popular Argentine forward.

Junior Mendieta

Junior Mendieta has bid an emotional farewell to Stellenbosch FC ahead of an anticipated move to champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

The continuous rumours of Kaizer Chiefs’ interest in Junior Mendeita just keep adding by the day. Amakhosi are now reportedly taking bigger steps to make the deal happen.

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KAIZER CHIEFS TO SIGN JUNIOR MENDIETA

As widely reportedly across multiple publications in Mzansi, Arthur Zwane’s Chiefs are thought to be interested in signing Stellenbosch FC’s Junior Mendieta.

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The interest in the 29-year-old attacker follows after his five goals and seven assists in 22 games for Stellies this season. With the two clubs’ growing business relationship, Mendieta could easily become a Glamour Boy.

According to iDiskiTimes, Amakhosi have indicated an interest in signing Mendieta from Stellenbosch. The report added to suggest that the Cape Winelands club will be interested in the deal if Amakhosi’s offer meets expectations.

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WHEN ARE AMAKHOSI PLAYING THIS WEEK?

In other news, the Kaizer Chiefs fanbase is a less toxic space again. The Glamour Boys have bagged two straight victories. When can a possible third win come around?

Following two separate 1-0 wins over Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay in the past fortnight, Amakhosi are proud to wear gold and black again.

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Arthur Zwane’s side enjoyed a day off on Sunday before work began again at training on Monday at Naturena.

Following two separate 1-0 wins over Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay in the past fortnight, Amakhosi are proud to wear gold and black again.

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While the Glamour Boys will be inactive for the entire week in the DStv Premiership, the focus will switch to the Nedbank Cup last 16 round on Sunday.

Zwane’s side will be at home to the Motsepe Foundation Championship high-flyers Casric Stars. The event will be at the FNB Stadium at 18:00.

While the Glamour Boys will be inactive for the entire week in the DStv Premiership, the focus will switch to the Nedbank Cup last 16 round on Sunday.

Zwane’s side will be at home to the Motsepe Foundation Championship high-flyers Casric Stars. The event will be at the FNB Stadium at 18:00.

Meanwhile, rivals Orlando Pirates will face Venda Football Academy on Saturday, 11 March, while Mamelodi Sundowns have already made the quarter-finals after beating Marumo Gallants 3-1 last week.

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates on 25 February 2023. Image: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix.

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