Kaizer Chiefs chairperson Kaizer Motaung has praised the support of the club’s loyal fans as he bid farewell to a difficult 2021. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs owner picks two of his Qatar 2022 star players
These FIVE Kaizer Chiefs players face the risk of following Njabulo Blom out of the exit door at Naturena. Take a look at the list below.
Kaizer Chiefs chairperson Kaizer Motaung has praised the support of the club’s loyal fans as he bid farewell to a difficult 2021. Picture: Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Legendary Kaizer Chiefs owner Kaizer Motaung senior has handpicked two of his favourite players at the FIFA World Cup.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup came to a close a week ago, with Argentina triumphing against France in the final.
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According to Dr. Motaung, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe were in a class of their own at Qatar 2022.
Take a look at what the legendary soccer boss had to say below.
Mbappe and Messi impressed Kaizer Chiefs boss
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“It was a World Cup to remember. Messi played his part. Mbappe played his part and the world was treated to a grand finale, which ended up needing to be decided on penalties.” Kaizer Motaung told the Kaizer Chiefs website.
“Kylian Mbappe was also phenomenal. To achieve what he has at his age is astonishing. To score a hat-trick in the final and still not win the game was a very heavy blow for him.
“However, you can see the future in this boy. He is going to be holding the French flag high in future World Cups.
“For me, he was outstanding. Just like Messi, coming from nowhere in the right place at the right time to dominate world football.”
After months of speculation, Kaizer Chiefs confirmed Blom will be joining Major League Soccer team St. Louis City SC in America on Friday evening.
Blom however could be the first of a string of exits at Naturena over the next six months.
He was one of six players whose contract ends in June 2023, and the following five remaining players may soon follow suit.
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Veteran goalkeeper Ituemeleng Khune’s contract comes to an end at the end of the season.
While Khune has enjoyed good game-time (when he’s not injured) under Arthur Zwane, his age is indeed catching up with him.
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This may prompt the club to avoid extending the legend’s playing contract at Chiefs.
Another legend who’ll likely not get a contract extension is Eric Mathoho. Tower has featured for just ONE minute this season. Yes, just one minute according to TransferMarkt!
Furthermore Phathutshedzo Nange, Khama Billiat and Sifiso Hlanti will all be facing a nervy wait as their contracts end at the end of the current season.
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“Kaizer Chiefs are elated to confirm the transfer of their youth development graduate, Njabulo Blom to US Major League Soccer team, St. Louis City SC.” a club statement read.
“Incredibly, this ground-breaking transfer is the first transaction involving a youth development graduate of the Club to the MLS, notwithstanding the many other exports the Club has produced in the past.”
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