Arthur Zwane will be working with a new-look squad at Chiefs. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter
As it stands: Kaizer Chiefs’ 27-man squad, enough depth?
It’s the overhaul. Isn’t so exciting to be a Kaizer Chiefs fan at this moment? Here’s a look at the squad depth right now…
Arthur Zwane will be working with a new-look squad at Chiefs. Image: @KaizerChiefs / Twitter
Watch out Mamelodi Sundowns! Kaizer Chiefs are not playing any games right now. Amakhosi have so far released 11 players, transfer-listed one player while seven new players have been signed.
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Building a new team is one thing, but creating depth is what separates a top team from a mid-table club.
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RELEASED PLAYERS
Here’s a quick recap of all the players that Amakhosi have parted ways with…
- Daniel Akpeyi
- Ramahlwe Mphahlele
- Daniel Cardoso
- Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya
- Anthony Agay – Transfer-listed
- Kearyn Baccus
- Lebogang Manyama
- Bernard Parker
- Dumisani Zuma
- Lazarous Kambole
- Leonardo Castro
- Samir Nurkovic.
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NEW KAIZER CHIEFS FACES AND CURRENT 27-MAN SQUAD
- Itumeleng Khune
- Brandon Petersen
- Bruce Bvuma
- Reeve Frosler
- Njabulo Blom
- Dillan Solomons
- Siyabonga Ngezana
- Happy Mashiane
- Sibusiso Mabiliso
- Erick Mathoho
- Njabulo Ngcobo
- Thabani Dube
- Sifiso Hlanti
- Zitha Kwinika
- Cole Alexander
- Phathutshedzo Nange
- Sabelo Radebe
- Yusuf Maart
- Nkosingiphile Ngcobo
- Lehlohonolo Matlou
- Siyathemba Sithebe
- Kamohelo Mahlatsi
- Kgaogelo Sekgota
- Mduduzi Shabalala
- Khama Billiat
- Keagan Dolly
- Ashley Du Preez
So, is this enough depth to fully compete against the likes of Sundowns?
Meanwhile, Amakhosi are still expected to add a central midfielder or two, a winger, and a striker.
The club is linked with the likes of Rushwin Dortley from Cape Town Spurs, Terrence Mashego of Cape Town City, Given Msimango from TS Galaxy, Kobamelo Kodisang from Braga, Bongani Zungu (free agent), Fabrice Ngoma from Raja Casablanca, Valentino Yuel from Newcastle Jets, and Victor Letsoalo of Royal Eagles.
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