Kaizer Chiefs: Positions that need beefing up and potential replacements identified

Kaizer Chiefs seem to lose momentum every time one of these three positions succumbs to an injury or suspension. Therefore, they need beefing up.

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Arthur Zwane has started to build some momentum and has an exciting squad of players. Amakhosi management have identified the need for reinforcements, according to Phakaaati.

However, one thing is clear, when one of his central defenders or central midfielders are injured, the team struggles. Therefore, their is a lack of depth in these positions while upfront he has plenty of talent but as much inconsistency.

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CHIEFS NEED REINFORCEMENTS AT CB, CDM AND CONSISTENCY UPFRONT

At centre-back, Amakhosi have identified Zitha Kwinika and Siyabonga Ngezana as their first-choice partnership. However, when one of these players is injured or suspended, the Soweto giants tend to be unstable at the back.

In recent weeks, Kwinika and Ngezana have missed games due to suspension. In this case, Zwane shifted Edmilson Dove to the middle, playing him out of position.

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Furthermore, Amakhosi have plenty of good centre-backs but it seems there days are numbered with Erick Mathoho, Njabulo Ngcobo and Austin Dube hardly seeing any playing time. Now, all three players are linked with a potential and likely exit in July.

“There is also the issue of those who may be good, but just do not fit in with what the current technical team wants,” the insider confirmed.

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So, Given Msimango has been identified as a potential replacement while Thatayaone Ditlhokwe from SuperSport has already agreed a pre-contract and he will be in Naturena in July.

Ishmael Olivier Touré is also being monitored from Marumo Gallants.

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VOID LEFT BY BLOM

Njabulo Blom has left a gaping hole in the centre of Amakhosi’s midfield. Turns out, Amakhosi management may have found their answer…

Reports from earlier today revealed that Mduduzi Mdantsane has agreed a pre-contract deal with Amakhosi. They have also identified Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Lebohang Maboe as a potential target alongside Stellenbosch FC targets Junior Mendieta and Sibongiseni Mthethwa, AmaZulu midfielder, Sphesihle Maduna and Venda Football Academy star Kgothatso Mariba.

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PLENTY OF TALENT AND INCONSISTENCY UPFRONT

Zwane and Amakhosi boast plenty of talent up front but as much inconsistency.

Ashley Du Preez, Christian Saile Basomboli, Caleb-Bonfils Bimenyimana and Keagan Dolly have blown hot and cold this season. Therefore, they need to find rhythm and consistency and fast – or they too could be replaced.

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Amakhosi have already identified Cape Town Spurs star Ashley Cupido as a potential replacement.

However, Orlando Pirates are his preferred choice.

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