Kaizer Chiefs set to release midfielder at the end of the season – report

Kaizer Chiefs will not offer a contract extension to one of their midfielders, according to reports.

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Some changes are expected at the end of the season, which will affect players and coaching staff at Chiefs.

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Chiefs find themselves languishing in sixth place in the DStv Premiership thus far, with the squad underperforming. The team has not fared much better in the cup competitions either. Under Molefi Ntseki, they were knocked out of both the MTN8 and Carling Knockout Cup. That prompted the Amakhosi management to relieve the former Bafana Bafana coach of his duties.

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Chiefs then redeployed Cavin Johnson as their interim coach from his role overseeing the club’s academy. Under both coaches, one senior that has hardly got a look in is midfielder Siyethemba Sithebe. Sithebe was a surprise selection in the second game of the season against Mamelodi Sundowns. That game proved to be the beginning of the end for him, as he had a torrid time on the pitch. He has since struggled to make the match-day squad, with injuries also contributing to that. 

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There were rumours of an exit for Sithebe last season, but a strong second half of the season saved him. This time around, however, it seems his career at Chiefs will end. According to The Citizen, the club will not renew his contract when it expires in June.

Sithebe set for Chiefs exit

“Last year was not good for him (Sithebe) with injuries, and he has been out for too long. The unfortunate part for Sithebe is that his contract is ending when the season is over, and it doesn’t look good for him. To be frank with you, I don’t think he will get an extension,” said the source. 

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With rumours that Chiefs are targeting Siphesihle Mkhize from Sekhukhune United, chances are Sithebe will be going.