Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal and Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs watching during the 2018 Telkom Knockout semifinal match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on 24 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
New captains for Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will have new captains next season. Here is the full list of potential leaders of both clubs.
Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates celebrates goal and Itumeleng Khune of Kaizer Chiefs watching during the 2018 Telkom Knockout semifinal match between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban on 24 November 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will have new captains next season. Here is the full list of potential leaders of both clubs.
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Their has been a clean sweep of club captains for the Soweto giants with Chiefs and Pirates letting go of Bernard Parker and Happy Jele respectively.
Now, Amakhosi and the Bucs will have to dawn in a new era under new leadership.
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CHIEFS CAPTAIN CANDIDATES:
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FULL LIST OF AMAKHOSI CANDIDATES:
- Itumeleng Khune
- Erick Mathoho
- Khama Billiat
- Keagan Dolly
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Amakhosi said goodbye to Parker as well as Ramahlwe Mphahlele, with both men captaining Chiefs last season. They also let go of Daniel Cardoso who also had a run at the captaincy role last season.
That leaves them with a seemingly obvious replacement in Amakhosi legend and club veteran, Itumeleng Khune. However, Khune has struggled for gametime and is not guaranteed regular playing time. If Arthur Zwane and Dillon Sheppard opt for Brandon Peterson or Bruce Bvuma in goal then that leaves us with Mathoho.
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However, the same can be said for Mathoho, he is struggling for form and could still leave Chiefs before the transfer window is up.
Khama Billiat and Keagan Dolly are the most experienced and valuable players left in Amakhosi. They are both strong candidates and both men are guaranteed regular starts as an instrumental part of this side.
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PIRATES POTENTIAL LEADERS:
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FULL LIST OF BUCS CANDIDATES:
- Thembinkosi Lorch
- Ben Motshwari
- Richard Ofori
- Innocent Maela
Pirates let go of Happy Jele, Thulani Hlatshwayo and Ntsikelelo Nyauza. Their captain and vice-captains, now Jose Riveiro will have to find completely new leaders, a man that can carry this new era of Buccaneers.
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Lorch appears the clear favourite to captain the Bucs next season. Given his return to form and vast experience. Maela and Motshwari also bring experience to the table. However, Motshwari had discipline issues last season. Maela is another strong candidate.
Ofori is experienced, he was instrumental during Pirates silver medal finish in the CAF Confederation Cup.
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Amakhosi and the Bucs are ushering in a new era – new coaches, technical staff, players and captains.
Who would you select as Chiefs and Pirates captain? Comment below.
